"...Obviously, however, another consideration has taken precedence over the security of Thai citizens—namely, the profitable relationship that some high-ranking officials have formed with the Burmese regime. Rather than sacrifice such ties, Thai authorities have forced dissidents to operate underground, supported by a handful of local and international NGOs engaged in relief and educational efforts "under the radar", while extracting as much information as they can get to support their woefully inadequate efforts to defend Thailand?s border with Burma..."