Bangkok is sinking because mega-brothels are illegally using groundwater for “soapy massages”, according to Sky News. The crackdown began after underage sex workers were discovered during a human trafficking raid. Bangkok brothel raid sparks bribery, trafficking probeEnvironmental experts say the practice is making Bangkok, already a low-lying city, sink. Brothels are common in many parts of Bangkok and no attempts are made to cover up their dealings. They do step in if underage women or trafficked sex workers are suspected of working in brothels.

Source: The Express Tribune January 25, 2018 18:54 UTC