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“Thailand's sex industry generates about $6.4 billion annually and employs between 250,000 to 300,000 people, despite being officially illegal.”
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While estimates for Thailand's sex industry often cite figures of approximately 250,000–300,000 workers and $6.4 billion in annual revenue, these statistics originate from a 2015 report by Havocscope and do not represent official government data or a consensus for 2025.
Judged as of Nov 6, 2025— the video's publish date
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“Thailand's sex industry generates $6.4 billion annually despite being illegal, employing 250,000-300,000 workers.”
Estimates for the number of sex workers in Thailand vary widely, ranging from approximately 43,000 to over 300,000, while the $6.4 billion revenue figure originates from a 2015 estimate that is frequently recycled despite its lack of official validation.
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