Economy Thai protestors slam Chinese, other foreign companies as economy slows

Government crackdown on ownership loophole could widen

Thai activists staged a rally at the Israeli embassy to protest against alleged exploitation and legal violations by foreign companies. (Photo by Kenya Akama)

BANGKOK -- A protest movement is growing in Thailand against companies from China, Israel and other countries for allegedly circumventing ownership rules, as sluggish economic growth leads to a shift in the nation's traditionally open approach toward foreign business.