Raid on Soi 5: a Short Story

By Paul Salvette

Beneath Thailand’s veneer of smiling people and luxury hotels lies a dark underworld. Drugs, prostitution, and robbery await the throngs of hapless tourists who visit the country on holiday. Sukhumvit Road is a pleasant location in Bangkok to visit by day, but at night the filthy underbelly floats to the surface, engulfing those who dare to venture into its sleazy alleyways.

Raid on Soi 5 is a 1,000-word short story thriller about the corruption and treachery of those who deal drugs to tourists on one of Bangkok’s most notorious streets.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Paul Salvette
• Release date: Oct 30, 2011
• ISBN: 9781465886040

Paul Salvette

Paul Salvette is an author who lives in Bangkok, Thailand with his wife, Lisa, and newborn daughter, Monica. He grew up in the United States and served in the Navy from 2002 to 2009, with some time in Iraq. His day job involves being the Managing Director at BB eBooks, a startup company focused on providing eBook design services for independent authors and small presses. He plans on staying in Thailand until he is deported.

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Raid on Soi 5: a Short Story

by Paul Salvette

Copyright 2011 Paul Salvette

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Raid on Soi 5

I’ve got a good feeling about tonight. The small baggies of coke tied up with rubber bands jingle in my pocket as I work my way down the street. Vendors are hawking their crappy wares for the tourists, but they pay no attention to me. Since I’m one of their own, they know I don’t have any money. I chuck my menthol into the gutter and walk toward the mouth of Soi 5.

The usual gaggle of working girls are hanging