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Supreme Patriarch calls for unity in preserving Buddhism amid scandal

  By Naewna & Thai Newsroom plus AP – published by CNA HIS HOLINESS the Supreme Patriarch told Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai today (July 17) that all sides must cooperate to preserve Buddhism amid the current scandal with there already being punishment for erring monks who are defrocked. Phumtham also told Somdet Phra Mahawirawong, […]

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Property

Govt looking at letting foreigners buy up to 75% of condo unit space

  THE INTERIOR Ministry is studying the easing of real estate laws to allow foreigners to buy up to 75% of total unit space in condominium buildings, up from 49% at present, in an effort to stimulate the economy, Naewna newspaper said this afternoon (June 21). Officials are also looking at extending property lease period […]

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