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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Page 24
... police officers every seven or fifteen days . According to the informant , such small dens are to be found in many parts of the city . The police who offer protection to gambling places may allow several dens for hi - lo and other card ...
... police officers every seven or fifteen days . According to the informant , such small dens are to be found in many parts of the city . The police who offer protection to gambling places may allow several dens for hi - lo and other card ...
Page 60
... police officers in the area , while smaller jao mue pay on demand . Police raids will still occur as the police have to appease their own bosses by showing that they have done their duty once in a while . Usually the local police will ...
... police officers in the area , while smaller jao mue pay on demand . Police raids will still occur as the police have to appease their own bosses by showing that they have done their duty once in a while . Usually the local police will ...
Page 61
... police officers and five thousand baht to the tambon police officers , out of a total sales revenue of four to six million baht per month . There were between seventeen and twenty jao mue in the district under study . Assuming that all ...
... police officers and five thousand baht to the tambon police officers , out of a total sales revenue of four to six million baht per month . There were between seventeen and twenty jao mue in the district under study . Assuming that all ...
Contents
Casinos | 36 |
Underground Lottery | 45 |
Football Gambling | 73 |
Copyright | |
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