... there is general ignorance about much of the activities that go on in the "tourism" industry. The growing American military presence in Vietnam in the early 1960's and the long tours of duty led to Thailand's agreement to provide "rest and recreation" for the American servicemen. The GIs referred to this as "I&I, ... intercourse and intoxication" (Gay 67). The great influx of ... washes the media output on related issues. The prostitutes are viewed as a national resource and economic asset. These women play a vital role in the tourism industry which, "including group sex tours, is Thail...

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