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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... trafficking in women . Thailand must reverse its image as a centre for export and import of women for sex services . At present , some corrupt government officials openly participate and benefit from the trafficking . As trafficking in ...
... trafficking in women . Thailand must reverse its image as a centre for export and import of women for sex services . At present , some corrupt government officials openly participate and benefit from the trafficking . As trafficking in ...
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... trafficking in people including migrant labour , sex workers , and children . As a result of severe drug - trafficking problems , the US has attempted to prohibit money laundering . US authorities have come to the conclusion that one ...
... trafficking in people including migrant labour , sex workers , and children . As a result of severe drug - trafficking problems , the US has attempted to prohibit money laundering . US authorities have come to the conclusion that one ...
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... trafficking is perceived as the major source of dirty money , followed by corruption , smuggling , and trade in ... trafficking . But our respondents think money from drug trafficking is more important . There has been much more ...
... trafficking is perceived as the major source of dirty money , followed by corruption , smuggling , and trade in ... trafficking . But our respondents think money from drug trafficking is more important . There has been much more ...
Contents
Casinos | 36 |
Underground Lottery | 45 |
Football Gambling | 73 |
Copyright | |
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