1. One causative factor in the amplification of sex work in Thailand is the US militaristic presence in Thailand during the Vietnam War — something a friend mentioned (hi Annie!) mentioned to me yesterday.
2. Felicia ("a tinyperson on earth" on Substack) mentioned that additionally to tourism, agriculture/shrimp is contributing to the sinking of the country. Shrimp/seafood farms remove the mangroves/vegetation on the coast that would otherwise be holding the land together. Coastal development also plays a role in this.
Two thoughts from friends I wanted to lift! Felicia writes on climate/organizing in her own substack and is in Budapest this semester — her writing much more well-researched than me :).
Two things to add.
1. One causative factor in the amplification of sex work in Thailand is the US militaristic presence in Thailand during the Vietnam War — something a friend mentioned (hi Annie!) mentioned to me yesterday.
2. Felicia ("a tinyperson on earth" on Substack) mentioned that additionally to tourism, agriculture/shrimp is contributing to the sinking of the country. Shrimp/seafood farms remove the mangroves/vegetation on the coast that would otherwise be holding the land together. Coastal development also plays a role in this.
Two thoughts from friends I wanted to lift! Felicia writes on climate/organizing in her own substack and is in Budapest this semester — her writing much more well-researched than me :).