Dark side of Thailand

Everyone familiar with Thailand, knows of its colorful temples,
floating markets, beautiful beaches caressed by clear blue-green waters,
fabulous silks, exquisite culinary offerings, monks, Thai kick-boxing,
and friendly, smiling people. They may know, too, that Thailand is a
proud country; one that has never been colonized.

For foreign tourists, Thailand’s dark side is linked to the prostitution.
But dark influences in Thailand are not limited to prostitution, which
is only part of the mafia operations.

The mafia is also involved with serious
crimes like drugs, fraud against the people, embezzlement, contraband
smuggling, contract killing, money laundering, human trafficking, extortion
and robberies.

It is also involved in protection fees from entertainment
places, gambling and prostitution dens, as well as motorcycle taxi drivers.
It is also behind the destruction of natural resources, illegal
transportation, construction bid rigging and job placement operations.

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