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Thailand protests to Burma over clash
Thailand has lodged an official protest with Burma over a clash with a Thai border patrol that forced Queen Sirikit to cancel a scheduled visit to the area.
Thailand's deputy defence minister has ordered an investigation into the fighting which left one Thai soldier dead and another wounded in northern Chiang Mai province.
Thai army officials believe 30 rebel fighters belonging to the United Wa State Army, which is widely accused of controlling the drugs trade along the border, were involved.
Queen Sirikit had been due to fly from Chiang Mai to visit a royal project on the border, but the gunfight flared up shortly before her scheduled arrival time.
27/03/2002 05:18:22 | ABC Radio Australia News
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