Sex tourism in Thailand
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Pattaya, Thailand, faces outrage over sex tourism and the exploitation of minors in bars.
Synopsis
In Pattaya, Thailand, an estimated 60,000 women, men, and transgender people earn a living with sex work. According to reports, minors are being sexually exploited in many bars within the red-light district. A DW documentary on sex tourism in Pattaya, broadcast at the end of 2023, sparks outrage across the nation. The documentary highlights the case of a suspected German pedophile who evades capture and leaves the country, prompting a statement from Thailand's prime minister. This situation raises significant concerns about the safety and rights of vulnerable individuals in the sex industry.
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