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Thailand's Brothel Busters 

By Maggie Jones 

November/December 2003 Issue 

http://www.motherjones.com/news/outfront/2003/11/ma_570_01.html

Excerpt:

A U.S.-based group is spurring high-profile raids to free sex workers. But what happens when the women don't want to be saved? 

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>From the outside, the Pink Lady in Chiang Mai, Thailand, had all the markings of a brothel: the bodyguard stationed at the front door, the blackened windows, the motorcycles parked out front late at night. Inside, it looked like a cheap diner, with frayed vinyl booths and tables. Flashing Christmas lights hung from the bar. The stereo played Thai pop music.