Mathematics. 1  a constant or variable term in a function that determines the specific form of the function but not its general nature, as a in f (x) = ax, where a determines only the slope of the line described by f (x). 2  one of the independent variables in a set of parametric equations.
Indonesian drug laws prescribe the death penalty for narcotics trafficking and up 20 years in prison for marijuana offenses. Simple possession of Group 1 drugs results in prison terms of four to twelve years. More on Indonesia's drug laws here: Drug Laws in Bali and the Rest of Indonesia. Drug Laws in Laos.
Thailand is one of the worst countries in the world for human trafficking. It is primarily a destination country, though it is also a source and transit one as well. A reason why it is so well entrenched in practice in Thailand, and even seemingly unstoppable there, is that the government there is plagued with corruption, and some officials are even actively involved in the trade.