As a result , he made three futile attempts to seize control of the Laotian military and the Royal Lao Government .
However , his dedication to soldierly virtues put him at odds with other Laotian generals who were involved in the drug trade .
He made three futile attempts to seize control of the Laotian military and the Royal Lao Government .
However , his dedication to soldierly virtues put him at odds with other Laotian generals who were involved in the drug trade .