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Making megabucks from trips to Mecca
Spectrum, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 15/05/2016
» Like all Muslims, Lukman Baik has been looking forward to the once-in-a-lifetime hajj pilgrimage. Despite being a mandatory religious duty provided one is physically and financially capable, Mr Lukman has been trying hard to save money for the trip. For the 35-year-old rubber farmer, doing so has been difficult, especially at a time when Thailand is struggling with falling rubber prices.
Critics threaten to push for charter vote boycott
News, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 14/06/2015
» A group of prominent figures, academics and politicians will campaign to deter people from voting on the charter if the government does not lift its restrictions on freedom of political expression.
Japan envoy warns of investor exodus
Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 09/11/2014
» At least half of all Japanese companies operating in Thailand would be forced to surrender operational control or relocate if proposed changes to the Foreign Business Act go ahead, a senior diplomat has warned.
Foreign firms fear tighter restrictions
News, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 02/11/2014
» Foreign business chambers and embassies have expressed concern about a government proposal to restrict foreign control over joint-venture companies in Thailand.