Druglord meets spy chief

Druglord meets spy chief

Fugitive drug-lord Wei Hsiaokang had an audience with Burma's No. 3 citizen on the eve of the 10-day trade fair held in the city of Tachilek, opposite Chiangrai, reported S.H.A.N. reporter Moengzay today (18 February). 

The meeting was held at the Military Operations Command post near the Tachilek airport, 12 km north of the city on 17 January evening, said an informed source. Details of the meeting however were not disclosed. 

According to the source, Gen Khin Nyunt crossed the Friendship Bridge between the two countries today at 08:45 to receive "Elder brother" Gen Chavalit Yongchaiyudh in Maesai and they went to the Golden Triangle Resort together. 

Both generals officially opened the joint trade fair at 10:30. The ceremony lasted an hour. 

"It was at that time when people at the gathering noticed the blue Prado Land Crusier of Wei Hsiaokang with the SW number plate leaving Tachilek in the direction of Monghsat," said the source. 

Wei is reported to enjoy a close relationship with Gen Khin Nyunt, he added. 

Update: 

Gen Khin Nyunt visited Poongpakhem in Mongton township, Monghsat District, today (19 January). It is near Hwe Aw, where Wei's younger brother Hsiaoying lives.