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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... place to place . Most people know of their existence . Despite their illegality many prominent people patronize the casinos , many policemen are prepared openly to discuss them , and some large casino owners are well- known figures ...
... place to place . Most people know of their existence . Despite their illegality many prominent people patronize the casinos , many policemen are prepared openly to discuss them , and some large casino owners are well- known figures ...
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... Place Places Workers TABLE 9.1 ESTIMATE OF NUMBERS OF SEX WORKERS AND SESSION INCOME , 1996 Sessions Income Price -per- session ( survey ) ( survey ) ( grossed ) low high ave . / day / month Brothel 831 6,084 18,470 100 500 300 3 22,500 ...
... Place Places Workers TABLE 9.1 ESTIMATE OF NUMBERS OF SEX WORKERS AND SESSION INCOME , 1996 Sessions Income Price -per- session ( survey ) ( survey ) ( grossed ) low high ave . / day / month Brothel 831 6,084 18,470 100 500 300 3 22,500 ...
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... place speci- fically arranged for this purpose . But most prostitution takes place in establishments not specified as ... places and operating legally . Technically the anti - prostitution act imposes penalties on owners who promote the ...
... place speci- fically arranged for this purpose . But most prostitution takes place in establishments not specified as ... places and operating legally . Technically the anti - prostitution act imposes penalties on owners who promote the ...
Contents
Casinos | 36 |
Underground Lottery | 45 |
Football Gambling | 73 |
Copyright | |
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