Question

Confidence tricks in this country include the “zig zag,” in which tourists are falsely accused of shoplifting in airports, and the “tailor” scam, in which tourists buy low-quality suits. To attract tourists, this country’s taxis use stickers that proclaim “I (“heart”) farang.” Overpriced jewelry stores are visited as part of the prevalent “gem scam” in this country, in which tourists are tricked into all-day, cheap (*) tuk-tuk rides. Scammers may claim that the Grand Palace is closed in this country’s capital, where floating markets like Tailing Chan rest on canals diverted from the Chao Phraya River. (-5[1])People (10[1])who identify as kathoey (“ka-TUH-ee”) work at go-go bars in this country’s red-light districts (10[1])of Patpong and Soi Cowboy, which are known to cater to foreign sex tourists. (10[1])For 10 points, tourists can visit the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in what country’s capital of Bangkok? ■END■

ANSWER: Thailand [or Kingdom of Thailand or Prathet Thai or Ratcha Anachak Thai] (Farang translates to white-skinned foreigner.”)
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