The Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in Laos has become a notorious hub for criminal activities including drugs, human trafficking, and scams. A Chinese businessman initiated the establishment of this zone, which attracted various criminal elements. The latest episode of The Big Take Asia podcast features a discussion between host K. Oanh Ha and Bloomberg Businessweek editor Matt Campbell, who delves into the investigation of this zone's transformation into a criminal hotspot.

  Never miss an episode. Follow The Big Take Asia podcast today.A Chinese businessman persuaded officials to establish a special economic zone in a remote part of Laos. The gamblers arrived first. Then came the drug runners, human traffickers and scammers.On today’s Big Take Asia podcast, host K. Oanh Ha speaks with Bloomberg Businessweek editor Matt Campbell about his investigation into the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone and how it became a criminal’s paradise.Read more: Dodge City

Exploring the Criminal Transformation of Laos' Golden Triangle SEZ on The Big Take Asia Podcast