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	The move is the last-ditch attempt by 42 Thai and Japanese firms to block the big pay hike, which they believe the government has pushed for without any appropriate reason.&nbsp;</div>
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	Their petition may affect more than 5.4 million workers who are hoping to get the higher pay from next month, according to Labour Ministry permanent secretary Somkiat Chayasriwong.</div>
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42 firms asks Administrative Court to stop wage increase

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