Prostitutes Moe
Background and Central Thesis
Erotic Singapore: Sex and the City-State explores Mekong Moe’s perspective. Mekong Moe is an international elite escort and experienced Asian professional prostitute. She was born in South Vietnam in 1972, just as the US was escalating its involvement in the Vietnam War. Her book, “The Vietnam Whore: How Asian Prostitutes defeated the United States of America,” argues that the global super-power lost the war in Southeast Asia in the countless bars, brothels, massage parlours and short-time hotels frequented by its soldiers. Published independently in 2019, the 256-page paperback covers history and Southeast Asia. Moe’s other works include “Fuck Miss Saigon: Adventures of a Vietnamese Prostitute,” which details experiences within that context.
Broader Industry Context
She suggests places like Singapore became world-class ‘Cities of Sin’ through such activities. Her profile notes she has 8 books on Goodreads with 82 ratings. Discussions around prostitution, like those involving Catherine Healy advocating for decriminalization (€11.76 reference), or police raids on unlicensed massage parlors in places like Waterford or Oakland County, highlight ongoing legal and social debates. For instance, a Waterford woman was charged with ‘brothel-keeping’ while trying to operate, reflecting complex enforcement issues.
Historical and Modern Connections
Reviews of establishments, like Than Lwin Hotel in Mawlamyine, sometimes mention related activities indirectly. The text also references historical views, like Martin Luther’s statement:
“The word and works of God is quite clear, that women were made either to be wives or prostitutes.”
Modern platforms like OnlyFans represent new facets of the industry. Books discussing prostitution policy, such as approaches to decriminalization or legalization, often focus on safety for sex workers, particularly in regions like Sub-Saharan Africa. Moe contends that the US defeat stemmed from encounters in venues across Southeast Asia. This perspective connects historical events like the Vietnam War to the broader, enduring presence of the sex trade in cities globally.
*TAGS* – Vietnam Whore book, brothel-keeping charges, Southeast Asia sex trade
