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 114
... cost of locally refined diesel oil is slightly lower than imported , as there are no import taxes and the marketing cost is slightly lower . But the final retail price is the same . After liberalization , the marketing margin on diesel ...
... cost of locally refined diesel oil is slightly lower than imported , as there are no import taxes and the marketing cost is slightly lower . But the final retail price is the same . After liberalization , the marketing margin on diesel ...
Page 118
... cost is approximately 40 percent below the cost of legitimate imports . 2 ) Oil importers bring in more than they declare for duty and tax . They may conceal the extra oil , or they may bribe the customs officials to ignore under ...
... cost is approximately 40 percent below the cost of legitimate imports . 2 ) Oil importers bring in more than they declare for duty and tax . They may conceal the extra oil , or they may bribe the customs officials to ignore under ...
Page 119
... cost , including the transport from Singapore , is about 3.60 baht per litre . The final cost to the consumer is around 7 baht , discounted a little below the price for legitimate oil . The retailer's share of the margin varies , but ...
... cost , including the transport from Singapore , is about 3.60 baht per litre . The final cost to the consumer is around 7 baht , discounted a little below the price for legitimate oil . The retailer's share of the margin varies , but ...
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