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 42
... social tolerance , as with other forms of gambling which have been legalized such as lotteries and horse - racing . If government legalizes casinos it must also combat the potentially negative social effects . For instance , casinos ...
... social tolerance , as with other forms of gambling which have been legalized such as lotteries and horse - racing . If government legalizes casinos it must also combat the potentially negative social effects . For instance , casinos ...
Page 215
... social damage is beyond dispute . These include drug trafficking and the contraband arms trade . Second , there are activities where the damage is mostly personal and where the social impact is more open to debate . These would include ...
... social damage is beyond dispute . These include drug trafficking and the contraband arms trade . Second , there are activities where the damage is mostly personal and where the social impact is more open to debate . These would include ...
Page 216
... social consensus on whether or not it should be criminalized . Indeed , the fact that very large numbers of people regularly participate in these activities indicates a degree of social acceptance . This also raises a major problem ...
... social consensus on whether or not it should be criminalized . Indeed , the fact that very large numbers of people regularly participate in these activities indicates a degree of social acceptance . This also raises a major problem ...
Contents
Casinos | 36 |
Underground Lottery | 45 |
Football Gambling | 73 |
Copyright | |
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