LOL. Wow. Never been, but I hear good things about Thailand. My wife is rather fond of Thai culture.

To me the most concerning part of the article is this:

"Many Western travel agents in the United States, United Kingdom and Europe will refuse to make bookings or include the city on tour schedules for even long-standing customers because of its reputation as a sex-for-sale mecca."

How is it any of the travel agents' business?

Why do wannabe Fra Savonarolas get away with bringing their neuroses into their employer's business?