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November 3rd, 2006 - Drugs
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-7 Million people with the majority living inside of Myanmar
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What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul? Matthew 16:26
 
Drugs
It is already 6 weeks since there was a military take over in Thailand. Next year elections will be held.

What is not so noticeable in the big cities but is noticeable in the countryside is the following.

Since Taksin, the former prime minister has gone, the drugs barons are in the picture again. Dugs trafficking goes on and drugs are more available again in the small villages. Many hill tribe people are under pressure and wish the drugs problem would be controlled better.

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