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Bangkok post (9-9-99)
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<font size=6><b>Thaiborder units on alert <br>
</font></b><font face="Arial Narrow, Helvetica" size=5>KNU threatens
raids on Rangoon's allies <br>
</font><font size=4>Cheewin Sattha <br>
Mae Hong Son<br>
</font><font size=3>Security forces have been placed on alert after
anti-Rangoon forces threatened to begin attacks on the Burmese military
and its Karen clients. <br>
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Border units were ready to respond if any foreign forces intruded
into Thailand, security officials said. <br>
Lt-Gen Wattanachai Chairnuen gwong, the Third<b> </b>Army corps
chief, and other senior officers inspected units along the border in Mac
Hong Son from Mac Sariang to Pang Ma Pha districts. <br>
Burmese units at A base opposite Ban Doi Saeng crossing in Muang district
had warned of possible clashes with guerrillas along the border. <br>
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The Karen National Union was reported to be planning attacks on several
strongholds of Burmese troops and the pro-Rangoon Democratic Karen
Buddhist Army. <br>
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Members of the All Burma Democratic Front and former minority rebel
leaders said the rnilitary had been taking precautions. <br>
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