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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... result . • The host offers odds of 2/1 on a draw . For every 1 baht staked , the punter will receive 1 + 2 = 3 for a draw , and lose the stake on any other result . • The host offers odds of 5/4 on an away win . For every 4 baht wagered ...
... result . • The host offers odds of 2/1 on a draw . For every 1 baht staked , the punter will receive 1 + 2 = 3 for a draw , and lose the stake on any other result . • The host offers odds of 5/4 on an away win . For every 4 baht wagered ...
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... result in odds of 3/5 . If the host always offered an even - money bet on the likely result , if the money staked both before and against were even , and if the results were random , the host would make a profit of 5 percent.2 In fact the ...
... result in odds of 3/5 . If the host always offered an even - money bet on the likely result , if the money staked both before and against were even , and if the results were random , the host would make a profit of 5 percent.2 In fact the ...
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... result . If the likely result comes up , the host wins 100 and loses 80 for a profit of 20 , or 10 percent of the 200 staked . If the opposite result comes up , he wins 100 and loses 100 , coming out even . The average of 10 percent and ...
... result . If the likely result comes up , the host wins 100 and loses 80 for a profit of 20 , or 10 percent of the 200 staked . If the opposite result comes up , he wins 100 and loses 100 , coming out even . The average of 10 percent and ...
Contents
Casinos | 36 |
Underground Lottery | 45 |
Football Gambling | 73 |
Copyright | |
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