This chapter explores a vibrant city near the Mekong River that masks a troubling underbelly of human trafficking and crime. Through the poignant account of a woman named Siti, listeners gain insight into the stark contrast between the city's modern allure and the grim realities faced by those coerced into the illegal activities thriving in the area.
A Chinese businessman persuaded officials to establish a special economic zone in a remote part of Laos. The gamblers arrived first. Then came the drug runners, human traffickers and scammers.
On today’s Big Take Asia podcast, host K. Oanh Ha speaks with Bloomberg Businessweek editor Matt Campbell about his investigation into the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone and how it became a criminal’s paradise.
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