Thailand raises fear of racism

– Allegedly aimed at busting visa abusers and illegal migrants, a Thai police operation called “X-Ray Outlaw Foreigner” has raised questions about racial profiling.

Tens of millions of tourists come to Thailand each year for the cheap living, beaches, and sex industry.

“Our job is to classify who are the good dark-skinned people and who are the ones likely to commit crimes,” said immigration chief Surachate Hakparn. –

Bangkok