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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As our study shows , the scale of the illegal economy is significant , and the
percentage invested in acquiring political protection is large . Second , it re -
emphasizes the importance of looking beyond the economic impact of these
flows to ...
As our study shows , the scale of the illegal economy is significant , and the
percentage invested in acquiring political protection is large . Second , it re -
emphasizes the importance of looking beyond the economic impact of these
flows to ...
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These linkages throw light on the dark side of the present Thai political system .
They help to explain how local influential people have been able to rise to the
heights of Thai politics over the past two decades . The results of the study help ...
These linkages throw light on the dark side of the present Thai political system .
They help to explain how local influential people have been able to rise to the
heights of Thai politics over the past two decades . The results of the study help ...
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Casinos have close links to politicians , political parties , ministers , and past
ministers . Some politicians used to be owners of big gambling dens . Some are
rumoured still to be in the business . Many M.P.s are keen gamblers . Some have
...
Casinos have close links to politicians , political parties , ministers , and past
ministers . Some politicians used to be owners of big gambling dens . Some are
rumoured still to be in the business . Many M.P.s are keen gamblers . Some have
...
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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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