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Stepping into South East Asia’s Most Conspicuous Criminal Enclave

Illegal activity is flourishing in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone, a riverside area in Laos run by a crime boss.

Our team visited in 2023, capturing what they saw in this photo essay.

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Bangkok – Perched on the banks of the Mekong River, the Kings Romans casino is far from covert.

The Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (GTSEZ) in Laos, March 2023. Photos from Richard Horsey and Ivy Kwek. Check who has the copyright when using.

Situated in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Laos, its neon lights beam in the direction of Thailand and Myanmar in a nightly show of opulence.

Inside, meanwhile, millions of dollars are exchanged in cash for chips in what appears to be an open display of money laundering.

Zhao Wei, the…

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