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Word: kentung (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 2002-2002
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...like many of the girls in Mae Sai, is from Kentung in Burma's eastern Shan state. Mama San is also from the Shan region and grew up with some of the girls' mothers. As a 20-year Mae Sai resident who graduated from working the brothels to owning one, she is regarded as a success and a valuable contact on the other, richer side of the border. It's a responsibility, she says. Her conscience won't let the two girls go for anything less than...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Shame | 2/4/2002 | See Source »

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