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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... particularly , these economists argue that in many developing countries there are significant barriers to corporate growth , particularly those imposed by a strong feudal or bureaucratic power structure . Entrepreneurs may be ...
... particularly , these economists argue that in many developing countries there are significant barriers to corporate growth , particularly those imposed by a strong feudal or bureaucratic power structure . Entrepreneurs may be ...
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... particularly some police officers . Hence the government must consider improving police budgets in compensation . Police salaries and welfare need to be increased to discourage officers from seeking income by protecting illegal casinos ...
... particularly some police officers . Hence the government must consider improving police budgets in compensation . Police salaries and welfare need to be increased to discourage officers from seeking income by protecting illegal casinos ...
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... particularly Switzerland which is famous for allowing money to be deposited under false or concealed names . In most countries money - laundering laws are specifically designed to suppress drug trafficking . But in some countries like ...
... particularly Switzerland which is famous for allowing money to be deposited under false or concealed names . In most countries money - laundering laws are specifically designed to suppress drug trafficking . But in some countries like ...
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