Bangladesh, May 21 -- Over the years, Thailand has gained a reputation among travelers from many countries for its sex tourism. According to Empower Foundation, an organization advocating for the rights of sex workers across Thailand, entertainment places earn around US$6.4 billion a year in revenue and sex workers create roughly four to 10 percent of the kingdom's gross domestic product (GDP).

It was reported that sex workers can earn up to BHT5,000 (US$150) a night - nearly 20 times the minimum wage in Thailand of BHT300 (US$9) a day. The primary tourist 'prostitution zones' of Thailand are often identified as the red-light districts of Bangkok and Pattaya, as well as Patong Beach on Phuket Island. According to media reports, the city ...