Thailand immigrant crackdown eyes 'dark-skinned people'


Police inspect passports in Bangkok's Patpong district during an "X-Ray Outlaw Foreigner" operation.

Bangkok (AFP) - Allegedly aimed at busting visa abusers and illegal migrants, a Thai police operation called "X-Ray Outlaw Foreigner" has raised questions about racial profiling and fears for asylum-seekers caught in its web.

Tens of millions of tourists come to Thailand each year for the cheap living and postcard-perfect beaches, with some seeking out the seedier thrills of a bustling sex industry.

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