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Articles: Golden Triangle


Guide to Investigating Organized Crime in the Golden Triangle

Global Investigative Journalism Network, November 28, 2022

In-depth guide to organized crime in the Golden Triangle region and how to approach it as an investigative jopurnalist.
[read the article at gijn.org]

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Asia’s drug ‘kingpin’ more Hollywood than reality

Asia Times, December 01, 2019

Sensational portrayals of a new meth ‘kingpin’ misinterpret the dynamics of Asia’s narcotics trade
[read the article at www.atimes.com]

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Society: Tribal Loyalties

Far Eastern Economic Review, November 04, 2004

Traditionally divided by geography and ethnicity, Thailand's northern and southern Muslims are becoming increasingly tightly knit. Thai security officials are worried about the implications.
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Museums: Dark Journey

Far Eastern Economic Review, May 08, 2003

A new museum explores the history of opium in the Golden Triangle and casts a fascinating light on the changing face of this once-infamous area. Bertil Lintner explores.
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Travel: The Golden Triangle

Far Eastern Economic Review, February 14, 2002

It's one of the most notorious parts of Southeast Asia, but the drug-growing region on the Thai-Burmese border offers some fascinating destinations for the curious traveller.
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