Thailand: no holiday destination for sex tourists

Thailand wants to get rid of its reputation as a tourist destination for sex tourists.

According to official figures, more than 120,000 people in the Southeast Asian country earn their money in the sex industry. Prayut, who has been in the government for four years since a military coup, said: 'We must be aware that this is not a good job. Do not do that!'

The General responded to statements by the Gambian Minister of Tourism Hamat Bah, who had caused indignation in Thailand. The minister had defended his West African homeland by saying: 'We are not the target of sex tourists. If you want to have a sex goal, go to Thailand. '

Prostitution is officially forbidden in the largest Buddhist kingdom. But the laws are 'fairly laxly' observed.