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 41
... issue of casinos ? What should be the future of casinos in Thailand ? Most of the profits from the casino business are shared between owners , hosts , certain police officers , and organized crime syndicates . The total sum is between ...
... issue of casinos ? What should be the future of casinos in Thailand ? Most of the profits from the casino business are shared between owners , hosts , certain police officers , and organized crime syndicates . The total sum is between ...
Page 80
... issue special sports magazines to satisfy the increased demand . A specialized sports daily , Siam Kila Raiwan ... issues are printed daily . The owner of Siam Kila , Siam Sports Syndicate , runs two other sports news- papers , manages ...
... issue special sports magazines to satisfy the increased demand . A specialized sports daily , Siam Kila Raiwan ... issues are printed daily . The owner of Siam Kila , Siam Sports Syndicate , runs two other sports news- papers , manages ...
Page 189
... issue . To remain competitive in world markets , Thailand needs to restructure industries and move up the technological ladder . This requires more educated and skilled manpower . But the large supply of unskilled in - migrant workers ...
... issue . To remain competitive in world markets , Thailand needs to restructure industries and move up the technological ladder . This requires more educated and skilled manpower . But the large supply of unskilled in - migrant workers ...
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