1.   The boundary itself is marked by a crude stone tablet, with an ornate gate on the Burmese side, flanked by two elephant statues.

2.   In the past two years, since the formation of the DKBA, the border has been the scene of many violent attacks from the Burmese side.

3.   Japanese Foreign Ministry officials in Tokyo said there was no response from the Burmese side.

4.   No details on casualties or damage on the Burmese side were provided.

5.   On the Burmese side, the military government has crushed ethnic rebel armies so the pipeline can be built through border areas they controlled.

6.   Thai boats are frequently stopped by troops on the Burmese side who demand they paid with either food or money to let the vessels pass, Charoen said.

7.   The Burmese side was headed by Ohn Gyaw, foreign minister.

8.   The bureau said it had no details on casualties or damage on the Burmese side.

9.   The military attacked the guerrillas as they tried to enter India from the Burmese side.

10.   Human rights groups have also said that large numbers of villagers would be displaced into forced labor camps as the area on the Burmese side is developed.