Guns, Girls, Gambling, Ganja: Thailand's Illegal Economy and Public PolicyGambling, prostitution, drugs, arms trading, oil smuggling, and trafficking in people -- these six illegal businesses are large and getting larger. They distort the economy and victimize people. They are increasingly linked together through networks of protection and organized crime. They help to fund Thailand's corrosive 'money politics' and to sustain corruption in the police. In this sequel to Corruption and Democracy in Thailand, the authors argue that control of the illegal economy, especially through reform of the police, is vital for the development of a modern economy and functioning democracy. |
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... Australia seized 120 kilograms of heroin which came from Thailand via Malaysia to Australia . Taiwanese authorities found 249 kilograms of heroin which were exported from Thailand and arrived in Taiwan on fishing ships . Indonesian ...
... Australia seized 120 kilograms of heroin which came from Thailand via Malaysia to Australia . Taiwanese authorities found 249 kilograms of heroin which were exported from Thailand and arrived in Taiwan on fishing ships . Indonesian ...
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... Australia 44 30 23 12 Others 672 611 697 422 156 Other Countries Grand Total 3,890 2,524 2,331 1,663 796 63,849 81,718 137,950 169,764 102,374 Notes : The figures for 1995 relate to the period Jan - June . The figures in this table ...
... Australia 44 30 23 12 Others 672 611 697 422 156 Other Countries Grand Total 3,890 2,524 2,331 1,663 796 63,849 81,718 137,950 169,764 102,374 Notes : The figures for 1995 relate to the period Jan - June . The figures in this table ...
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... Australia , 19 Australia , 91 , 216 Ayutthaya , 19 B. Grimm company , 139 Bangkapi , 19 Bangkhen , 19 Bangkok , 62 , 79 , 103 , 147 , 175 Bangkok Bank of Commerce , 71 Bangplad , 28 Bangrak , 24 Bangsue , 16 Bangyirua , 24 Banharn Silpa ...
... Australia , 19 Australia , 91 , 216 Ayutthaya , 19 B. Grimm company , 139 Bangkapi , 19 Bangkhen , 19 Bangkok , 62 , 79 , 103 , 147 , 175 Bangkok Bank of Commerce , 71 Bangplad , 28 Bangrak , 24 Bangsue , 16 Bangyirua , 24 Banharn Silpa ...
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Casinos | 36 |
Underground Lottery | 45 |
Football Gambling | 73 |
Copyright | |
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