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I don't know how much of a chance there is for this to happen, but we'll see.
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Thai Sriwilai political party prepare to establish extraordinary committee to consider legalizing sex workers in Thailand

By Nop Meechukhun

22 December, 2021

The Thai Sriwilai political party is planning to establish a committee to study and organize brothels, massage parlors, and lounges, and the legalization of sex workers in order to attract foreign visitors and generate income for the country.

Phakorn Chandrakana, the deputy leader of the Thai Sriwilai Party and the chairperson of the party’s working group on women’s rights, revealed to the Associated Press today, December 22nd, that the party is considering proposing a committee to study the possibility of sexual activities legalization to boost the domestic economy.

“Currently, there are more than 500,000 people of all genders working as sex workers in Thailand. Although there are prostitution prevention laws, the occupation of sex workers still exists from time to time with the acknowledgment of government officials who are also involved in the tribute. However, because of archaic laws, some officials claim that this industry does not officially exist, with some government officials even making widely ridiculed statements claiming there was no prostitution in Thailand.” the deputy leader said.

Thai Sriwilai party leader Mongkolkit Suksintharanon further stated that the country’s income is not balanced with the expenditure. Therefore, money from gray businesses should be legalized as tax money which could possibly generate more than a hundred million baht per year.

He continued: “People who work in the sex worker business also have no fundamental rights or social security. Therefore, the party decided to prepare to submit the motion for the council to consider establishing such an extraordinary committee. The government is also looking at proposals for other “grey” areas like casinos, it is important to finally address this issue and legalize it, which will also help stop corruption.”

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In my opinion it would make most sense to just repeal this law. Law or not, we all know that prostitution is rampant and virtually with impunity for those engaging in it. I believe no matter that they do - nothing, amend the law, repeal the law, or whatever, prostitution will continue as always.

Why continue a law that is virtually ignored or enforced once in a blue moon by a minor slap on the wrist and then the prostitutes are right back playing their trade? If there is still a point to this law, I fail to see it. I believe it is a law that would have been better not imposed in the first place.

"Selling is legal. Fucking is legal. Why isn't selling fucking legal?"
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Amendment, repeal of Thai prostitution law debated at Pattaya seminar

By Pattaya Mail

March 16, 2022

Social workers, legislators and sex worker advocates called for Thailand’s prostitution laws to be relaxed or abolished at a forum in Pattaya.

Chonburi MP Tunyawaj Kamolwongwat, a member of the House’s committee on children, women, the elderly, disabled, ethnic groups and LGBTQ people, chaired the “Prostitution Laws: Amend or Abolish” seminar Monday at the Pullman Hotel Pattaya. Over 70 participants from the government sector, civic organizations, and sex worker activists attended.

The aim of the workshop was to raise awareness about problems surrounding enforcement of the Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act of 1996 and suggest solutions, or even amendments to the law or its repeal.

Prostitution was legal in Thailand until the enactment of the Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act in 1960. That law was replaced in 1996 to expand punishment for those offering sex for sale and those involved in sex trafficking.

Critics maintain the 1996 is too broad, making it difficult to interpret and enforce, leading to abuse by police, such as extracting bribes from bar owners, entrapping sex workers and penalizing people for simply agreeing to, but not engaging in, prostitution.

The first step toward resolving such issues is to decriminalize sex work in Thailand, advocates said. This would help remove the stigma associated with it and improve the lives of the poor men and women engaged in such work.

Testimony, evidence and conclusions reached at the seminar will be forwarded to relevant government agencies and serve as a basis to any revision of the law.

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Pattaya Mail wrote: Wed Mar 16, 2022 2:37 pm Prostitution was legal in Thailand until the enactment of the Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act in 1960.
Ironically, this was the same year as the mass exodus of young girls from all over Thailand to the shores of Pattaya to sell their bodies.

Thailand's GDP got a major boost...everybody was making money...and gold shops starting lining the streets to showcase the success of prostitution.

Then some nit wit hatches the idea to create a law making it illegal. Why? Because they needed a conduit for the flow of tea money to the pockets of the corrupt police, politicians, and others.

No money - no honey.
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Dodger wrote: Wed Mar 16, 2022 3:28 pm Then some nit wit hatches the idea to create a law making it illegal. Why? Because they needed a conduit for the flow of tea money to the pockets of the corrupt police, politicians, and others.
Corruption probably explains lots of other dumb policies & actions.
For example:
Some of the daft immigration rules can be circumvented by paying a large fee to an "agent".
Or for nationals of neighbouring countries, just cross the border illegally and pay bribes if caught.
The authorities close bars at every possible opportunity, then send their mafia operatives around to collect the tea money.
Wasteful construction and maintenance policies etc etc


I don't see anyone trying to do the right thing.
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