Mark this man: Suwat Liptapanlop, 45, minister of industry and secretary-general of Chart Pattana, the second-largest party in Thailand's coalition government.

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In particular, the second largest party, Chart Pattana, led by Chatichai Choonhavan, a former prime minister, wants its nominees to fill all the economic posts.

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Today there are 13 retreat centres across the state -- including Dhamma Giri and one right in Mumbai, the Dhamma Pattana Vipassana Centre -- which are open to international visitors as well as locals.

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