Thailand: Sex Tourism, Exploited Women
In Thailand, a misogynistic sex-show industry coerces women to torture themselves. Now the global economic crisis is making matters worse.
BANGKOK, Thailand — Narisaraporn Asipong, a matronly social worker at the "Mercy Center" shelter met 8-year-old Niran (a pseudonym) five years ago in Klong Toey, Bangkok's largest concentration of
In this broadcast of Bread and Roses, Gabriele Ross interviews Deena Guzder on Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking, particularly in Thailand.
Thailand is often called the "Land of Smiles" and considered a tropical paradise full of friendly, spiritual locals eager to share their unique cuisine and pristine beaches.
Commercial sexual exploitation of children is booming in Southeast Asia, with governments failing to do enough to protect young people, experts say.
Deena Guzder, for the Pulitzer Center
While the world's attention was focused on Phillip Garrido, who is accused of abducting 11-year-old Jaycee Lee Dugard in 1991 and holding her hostage for 18 years as a sex slave, three other alleged...
Deena Guzder, for the Pulitzer Center
Deena Guzder, for the Pulitzer Center
Deena Guzder, for the Pulitzer Center
Deena Guzder, for the Pulitzer Center
Deena Guzder, for the Pulitzer Center
Grantee
Deena Guzder is a freelance journalist based in New York City who has reported on human rights issues across the world. Guzder is represented by the William Clark Associates literary agency and...