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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... , and possession of the two chemical substances were made illegal . The chemicals are smuggled into Thailand from the north and the south . 9 Most of the processing plants are scattered along the 88 GUNS , GIRLS , GAMBLING , GANJA.
... , and possession of the two chemical substances were made illegal . The chemicals are smuggled into Thailand from the north and the south . 9 Most of the processing plants are scattered along the 88 GUNS , GIRLS , GAMBLING , GANJA.
Page 96
... north . The Thai government's suppression campaign also induced buyers to finance production in Laos , Cam- bodia , and Burma . The production in these countries has increased rapidly in recent years , especially in Laos which has ...
... north . The Thai government's suppression campaign also induced buyers to finance production in Laos , Cam- bodia , and Burma . The production in these countries has increased rapidly in recent years , especially in Laos which has ...
Page 237
... North of the US Army traded arms with the government of Iran and used the profits to fund the Contra rebels in Nicaragua . North set up a front company in the Cayman Islands to transfer the funds . This example demonstrates how easily ...
... North of the US Army traded arms with the government of Iran and used the profits to fund the Contra rebels in Nicaragua . North set up a front company in the Cayman Islands to transfer the funds . This example demonstrates how easily ...
Contents
Casinos | 36 |
Underground Lottery | 45 |
Football Gambling | 73 |
Copyright | |
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