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The young people in Laos would like to earn more money and embrace the material world. But most are poor and uneducated, and have few options to pursue their dreams. Crossing over to nearby Thailand as unskilled workers, they become easy prey to narcotics, crime, prostitution and HIV. Concerned community groups have recently moved in to help those affected, while others are trying to prevent thousands more from making the same mistakes.