CONTENTS:- 1. The Sociology Behind Prostitution: Sexuality, Power, the Theories and Realities 2. Prostitution in Thailand: Its Historical Evolution 3. Sex Industry: Dynamics of Economic and Social Bases in Post-World War II Thailand 4. Prostitutes, Clients and the Commercial Sex Sector: The Situation Analysis 5. Sex Workers, HIV-AIDS Behaviour and Policy towards Eradication: The Thai Situation 6. Prostitution and Law: Convention, Acts and Attitude of the Country 7. Prostitution and the Contours of Control: National Policy and Plan of Action in Thailand 8. Conclusions
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This study looks into the historical evolution of female prostitution in Thailand, discusses the social, economic, political, institutional, and ideological factors which underpin the grwoth of Thai sex-industry in contemporary times, submits and organised presentation of Thai commercial sex sector, takes to the social dynamics of HIV infection among sex workers, discusses the statutes and laws of Thailand regarding the question of prostitution and finally talks about government level policies and plans of action for the prevention and eradication of the commercial sex workers in the country.
