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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... supply twenty - eight tons of marijuana for one million US dollars . In 1987 a shipment of 17,000 pounds of mari- juana , found hidden in a container originating from Thailand , was traced to Thanong ( Wattachak , 13 August 1995 ) . 5 ...
... supply twenty - eight tons of marijuana for one million US dollars . In 1987 a shipment of 17,000 pounds of mari- juana , found hidden in a container originating from Thailand , was traced to Thanong ( Wattachak , 13 August 1995 ) . 5 ...
Page 132
... supplies from other countries . Unlike the Burmese minorities , they did not face much difficulty securing arms supplies . Hence the major clients of Thai arms traders have been the minorities in Burma . The Supply of Contraband Arms to ...
... supplies from other countries . Unlike the Burmese minorities , they did not face much difficulty securing arms supplies . Hence the major clients of Thai arms traders have been the minorities in Burma . The Supply of Contraband Arms to ...
Page 139
... supply arms to the Burmese minority groups , some are arms trade specialists and some log - traders . The arms trade specialists hold licences to trade in arms . Some of them supply to the army and the police . When importing , they may ...
... supply arms to the Burmese minority groups , some are arms trade specialists and some log - traders . The arms trade specialists hold licences to trade in arms . Some of them supply to the army and the police . When importing , they may ...
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Casinos | 36 |
Underground Lottery | 45 |
Football Gambling | 73 |
Copyright | |
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