Thailand's is not the only Asian economy hooked on cheap Labour. Neighbouring Malaysia also depends on millions of guest-workers.

泰国并不是唯一依赖便宜劳工的亚洲经济体，邻国马来西亚也仰赖数百万的外籍劳工。

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Malaysia's economy outpaced most of its neighbours in 1999 and 2000, defying predictions.

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But after nearly two years of slump, Malaysia's economy is now turning round, along with others in the region, and the stockmarket is booming.

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Under Dr Mahathir Malaysia's economy grew at an average annual rate of 6.1%.

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