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Thailand: Making more than ends meet

A move to expedite the enforcement of the new daily minimum wage as early as October has added to the debate over what the most acceptable wage rise should be. Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin wants the cabinet to give the final say on the new wage within September, so it can take effect on Oct […]

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Gambling with Thailand’s future

Whether you support it or not, betting and gambling dens have been commonplace in much of Thailand for a long time, despite authorities’ attempts to stamp it out. Thai people love playing cards and betting on sports, particularly football and cockfighting, although gambling is currently illegal here. Casinos in the border town of Poipet, Cambodia, […]

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