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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... , 12 January 1991 ) . The history and work of Lao Suanmali , nominated by Chankasem Teachers College for an honorary degree in science . Lao Suanmali was born on 10 September 1934 in Tambon 28 GUNS , GIRLS , GAMBLING , GANJA.
... , 12 January 1991 ) . The history and work of Lao Suanmali , nominated by Chankasem Teachers College for an honorary degree in science . Lao Suanmali was born on 10 September 1934 in Tambon 28 GUNS , GIRLS , GAMBLING , GANJA.
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... born on 10 September 1934 in Tambon Manohra , Amphoe Bangkonthi , Samut Songkhram . He resides currently at 249/10 Soi Peungmi , Kwaeng Bangchak , Phrakanong , Bangkok 10110 , Tel : 331-2173 . Education . He received elementary ...
... born on 10 September 1934 in Tambon Manohra , Amphoe Bangkonthi , Samut Songkhram . He resides currently at 249/10 Soi Peungmi , Kwaeng Bangchak , Phrakanong , Bangkok 10110 , Tel : 331-2173 . Education . He received elementary ...
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... born in Nakhon Phanom , a northeastern province where high- quality marijuana was widely grown . At the time he was said to have started trading marijuana to the US ( 1977– 78 ) , he was studying in a teachers college in Udon Thani and ...
... born in Nakhon Phanom , a northeastern province where high- quality marijuana was widely grown . At the time he was said to have started trading marijuana to the US ( 1977– 78 ) , he was studying in a teachers college in Udon Thani and ...
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