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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who introduces a good client may receive a reward of one hundred to three
hundred baht . A good croupier , who is prepared to lend money to the players ,
will attract a lot of clients . Other ways to attract gamblers are to have a good cook
and ...
who introduces a good client may receive a reward of one hundred to three
hundred baht . A good croupier , who is prepared to lend money to the players ,
will attract a lot of clients . Other ways to attract gamblers are to have a good cook
and ...
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In Mae Sai a large number of clients are foreigners from Japan , Taiwan , and
Hong Kong . In Chiang Mai most clients are westerners . In Ranong the clients
are mostly migrant Burmese workers , especially fishermen . As brothels become
...
In Mae Sai a large number of clients are foreigners from Japan , Taiwan , and
Hong Kong . In Chiang Mai most clients are westerners . In Ranong the clients
are mostly migrant Burmese workers , especially fishermen . As brothels become
...
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clients per day . Their average monthly income from fees is 15,000 baht a month ,
or 600 baht a day . The woman's share of this income is between 20 and 40
percent , or 3,000–6,000 baht a month , depending on whether the woman is a ...
clients per day . Their average monthly income from fees is 15,000 baht a month ,
or 600 baht a day . The woman's share of this income is between 20 and 40
percent , or 3,000–6,000 baht a month , depending on whether the woman is a ...
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| Title | Guns, Girls, Gambling, Ganja: Thailand's Illegal Economy and Public Policy |
| Authors | Pasuk Phongpaichit, Sangsit Phiriyarangsan, Nualnoi Treerat |
| Edition | reprint |
| Publisher | Silkworm Books, 1998 |
| ISBN | 9747100754, 9789747100754 |
| Length | 284 pages |
| Subjects | › › Business & Economics / Economics / Theory Political Science / Comparative Politics Political Science / Public Policy / General Social Science / Criminology |
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