Access is by appointment only,but a museum rush by a charity championing the rights of women employed in the Thai sex trade is backing decriminalisation and upholding the values of International Day to conclude Violence Against Sex WorkersIn a museum on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailands famed sex industry is proudly celebrated. Stripper poles, or condoms and sex toys are among the items on display,while another exhibit lauds the trade’s contribution to the economy.Entrance is strictly by appointment only, says 68-year-old Chantawipa Apisuk, or founder of the charity Empower,which runs the museum. The organisation supports women working in the sex industry and – unlike many others in the field – does not pressure them to leave it.
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Source: theguardian.com