Popular Post snoop1130 Posted May 2 Popular Post Share Posted May 2 The International Union of Sex Workers (IUSW) has revealed that Thailand is home to 250,000 sex workers, one of the highest numbers worldwide. Despite this, the profession remains illegal in the country and workers are lacking basic employment rights. In a recent report titled 'Sex Worker Statistics by Country, Gender', the IUSW provided a breakdown of the worldwide sex industry. The findings suggest there are over 50 million sex workers globally, with 41.6 million female and 10.4 million male. They predict this number will rise over time due to the increasing options for offering sexual services. The report also ranked the countries with the highest number of sex workers. Standing at the top is China, with 5 million workers, followed by India (3 million), the US (1 million), the Philippines (800,000), Mexico (500,000), Germany (400,000), Brazil (250,000), Thailand (250,000), Bangladesh (200,000), and South Korea (147,000). Although Thailand is in the top ten, the authorities continue to deny the presence of such workers, with the Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act making it illegal. The industry, however, is widely recognized. Several activists, including sex workers, are fighting for its legalization. They aim for sex workers to have employment rights similar to those in other industries. Empower Foundation's human rights activist Chatchalawan Mueangchan, has reported that the Protection of Sex Service Act was proposed over five years ago to the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (M-Society), but has seen no progress since. Earlier this year, Chatchalawan and the sex industry representatives in Thailand repeated their call for progress on the act. They insist that sex work is a bona fide job and should thus have equivalent employment rights. The issue was highlighted again on Labour Day. File photo for reference only. Courtesy of Google -- 2024-05-02 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 2 1 12 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bob smith Posted May 2 Popular Post Share Posted May 2 well, at least they are in the top 10 for something!! bob. 2 1 42 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BritManToo Posted May 2 Popular Post Share Posted May 2 (edited) 20 minutes ago, bob smith said: well, at least they are in the top 10 for something!! bob. I'm surprised they are so far down the list! Edited May 2 by BritManToo 5 3 7 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SAFETY FIRST Posted May 2 Popular Post Share Posted May 2 (edited) 1 hour ago, snoop1130 said: sex workers, one of the highest numbers worldwide. Thai's very smart. I don't see it as a negative. These girls from poor families selling sex to guy's who have money. I reckon it's only the loser's, the nerdy guys, the guys without money, they will be doing the complaining about this ranking of Thailand's sex workers. Edited May 2 by SAFETY FIRST 7 8 8 2 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChipButty Posted May 2 Popular Post Share Posted May 2 (edited) They have it wrong, I can confirm Thailand is No1 The are all on the game you are not safe anywhere, Edited May 2 by ChipButty 2 5 2 21 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post VocalNeal Posted May 2 Popular Post Share Posted May 2 Indonesia seems safe then. Terrible place I would never go there.🧐 1 4 2 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bokningar Posted May 2 Popular Post Share Posted May 2 To put things in perspective. Thailand same as China in this. Country Population Sex-workers % Philippines 117337368 800000 0,68% Germany 83294633 400000 0,48% Mexico 128455567 500000 0,39% China 1425671352 5000000 0,35% Thailand 71801279 250000 0,35% US 339996563 1000000 0,29% South Korea 51784059 147000 0,28% India 1428627663 3000000 0,21% Bangladesh 172954319 200000 0,12% Brazil 216422446 250000 0,12% 9 1 5 16 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brewsterbudgen Posted May 2 Popular Post Share Posted May 2 Seems surprisingly low? 2 2 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Purdey Posted May 2 Popular Post Share Posted May 2 Not sure how they came to the total of 250,000. I wonder if they asked people, "Are you a prostitute?" 1 2 20 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ikke1959 Posted May 2 Popular Post Share Posted May 2 And how many are doing it that nobody knows?? massage salons etc...... I think the number is much higher 6 5 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JoseThailand Posted May 2 Popular Post Share Posted May 2 17 minutes ago, bokningar said: To put things in perspective. Thailand same as China in this. Country Population Sex-workers % Philippines 117337368 800000 0,68% Germany 83294633 400000 0,48% Mexico 128455567 500000 0,39% China 1425671352 5000000 0,35% Thailand 71801279 250000 0,35% US 339996563 1000000 0,29% South Korea 51784059 147000 0,28% India 1428627663 3000000 0,21% Bangladesh 172954319 200000 0,12% Brazil 216422446 250000 0,12% Still in the top 10 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post zhounan Posted May 2 Popular Post Share Posted May 2 It's not a bad thing. Sex workers move the economy. 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tgw Posted May 2 Popular Post Share Posted May 2 Quote the profession remains illegal in the country now please if the "journalist" could cite the exact Law and article under which a prostitute could be charged for "freelancing", i.e. privately having sex in exchange for money ... 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thesetat Posted May 2 Popular Post Share Posted May 2 WHAT'S THIS! Fake news for sure. Thailand does not have any sex workers. Just ask the government or police. They will tell you sure. 1 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post freeworld Posted May 2 Popular Post Share Posted May 2 (edited) By extension it seems Thailand is the number 1 destination in the world to visit for misogynistic or lecherous men. Edited May 2 by freeworld 1 5 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BritManToo Posted May 2 Popular Post Share Posted May 2 2 minutes ago, freeworld said: By extension it seems Thailand is the number 1 destination in the world to visit for misogynistic or lecherous men. Men wanting sex is entirely normal IMHO. 7 4 2 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lacessit Posted May 2 Popular Post Share Posted May 2 1 hour ago, BritManToo said: I'm surprised they are so far down the list! The list is misleading, as a percentage of population Thailand is similar to China. I'll bet it's also way under the real figure, with massage shops having "extras" and sideline girls. 2 1 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lacessit Posted May 2 Popular Post Share Posted May 2 28 minutes ago, freeworld said: By extension it seems Thailand is the number 1 destination in the world to visit for misogynistic or lecherous men. How did you make the generalisation men getting sex in return for money are misogynists? Be careful your halo does not strangle you. 5 2 4 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post eisfeld Posted May 2 Popular Post Share Posted May 2 Germany has 60% more sex workers than Thailand? Yea right. Sorry I can't take this report seriously. I'd read more about it but unfortunately the OP didn't link to the actual report. 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kinnock Posted May 2 Popular Post Share Posted May 2 38 minutes ago, freeworld said: By extension it seems Thailand is the number 1 destination in the world to visit for misogynistic or lecherous men. So if I paid a chef to cook a meal for me, does that mean I hate food? 3 1 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bkk6060 Posted May 2 Popular Post Share Posted May 2 Jeez, I thought I had met just about all of them. Guess I have a ways to go. 1 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ftpjtm Posted May 2 Popular Post Share Posted May 2 1 hour ago, Purdey said: Not sure how they came to the total of 250,000. I wonder if they asked people, "Are you a prostitute?" I wouldn't be surprised if there are 250,000 in Pattaya alone 4 6 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brianthainess Posted May 2 Popular Post Share Posted May 2 2 hours ago, bob smith said: well, at least they are in the top 10 for something!! bob. If all the Thai sex workers overseas came home they would be Number one. init 1 2 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Woof999 Posted May 2 Popular Post Share Posted May 2 Yay. The wannabe hub of hubs is now listed as a hub. Even if it's for something they don't want. 1 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 2 hours ago, snoop1130 said: The report also ranked the countries with the highest number of sex workers. Standing at the top is China, with 5 million workers With a population of 1.4 Billion that's not a lot per capita, compared to Thailand's Population of just 67 Million Thailand would come out first maybe, but I can't be asked to do the Math. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummin Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 23 minutes ago, ftpjtm said: I wouldn't be surprised if there are 250,000 in Pattaya alone I have seen estimates of 3000 bars left after covid, normal beer bars to more red light bars. How many agogo? How many prostitutes would that give you, 15 000? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DaLa Posted May 2 Popular Post Share Posted May 2 Wow, that many? Means I have another 249,985 to 'meet', and at 71 looks like I have a busy social life ahead of me. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHansen Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 1 hour ago, JoseThailand said: Still in the top 10 Percentage wise....Top 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 2 hours ago, bokningar said: To put things in perspective. Thailand same as China in this. Country Population Sex-workers % Philippines 117337368 800000 0,68% Germany 83294633 400000 0,48% Mexico 128455567 500000 0,39% China 1425671352 5000000 0,35% Thailand 71801279 250000 0,35% US 339996563 1000000 0,29% South Korea 51784059 147000 0,28% India 1428627663 3000000 0,21% Bangladesh 172954319 200000 0,12% Brazil 216422446 250000 0,12% It would be interesting to see how many locals work in those jobs in different countries. It seems in some countries many of the sex workers are from other countries. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampant Rabbit Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 3 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said: Thai's very smart depressing really 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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