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flag Myanmar’s civil war has tripled hard drug use in northern Thailand’s Golden Triangle due to soaring opium and meth production.

flag The civil war in Myanmar has intensified drug production and trafficking in northern Thailand’s Golden Triangle region, leading to a tripling of hard drug use since 2019, particularly among vulnerable hill tribes. flag Opium cultivation has more than doubled, covering over 53,000 hectares, and crystal meth seizures have surged, driven by conflict, weakened governance, and organized crime. flag Despite community-led efforts and military patrols, addiction rates remain high, with hundreds of thousands affected, as poverty and limited opportunities push people into drug-related activities.

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