Future of Thailand's red light district in doubt

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Updated 29 May 2020 at 12:34 pm

Bangkok's red-light district struggles

as it waits for tourists to return

Thailand shut bars in mid-March

and the sex industry collapsed

The city's Patpong district employs thousands

But now most are unemployed

(SOUNDBITE) (Thai) 31-YEAR-OLD FETISH BAR SHOWGIRL, MAY, SAYING:

"This is my only job that can earn enough money to support the family. Due to the lockdown, I lost all my income."

Thailand has lifted some lockdown restrictions

But there is no date for nightlife venues to reopen

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