Laos War Roles Hidden in Air and CIA Support
Reports indicate the United States extensively backs Laotian government forces against Pathet Lao through civilian pilots, CIA operatives, and military attaches. Air America and Continental Air Services run by AID contractors stage bombing and reconnaissance missions from bases outside Laos, with as many as 100 CIA personnel operating covertly and 616 government employees in Laos, plus 424 contractor staff.
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Laos
U.S
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Defense Department
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Thai Volunteers Admit in Laos War
Deputy Prime Minister Prapas Charusathiara acknowledged that Thai volunteers are fighting with Laotian troops against Communist forces in Laos. He also noted some Thais are fighting for the Pathet Lao, allied with North Vietnam in the Laos conflict.
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UPI
Prapas Charusathiara
Laos
Pathet Lao
North Vietnam
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