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6 million to get new aid offer
The Finance Ministry will today ask the cabinet to move six million people who failed to qualify for the 2026 state welfare card programme into a new co-payment scheme, while easing rules blamed for unfairly excluding low-income people. The new...
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Off they go
Runners set off in the 10-kilometre race during the 15th Bangkok Post International Mini Marathon 2026 Run for Nurses, co-organised by Bangkok Post and B.Grimm Group, at Suan Luang Rama IX Park in Bangkok yesterday. Participants competed for the Royal...
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PM courts investors on China trip
>> Chinese investors remain confident in Thailand as an investment destination, citing the country’s strong infrastructure and strategic location, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said yesterday. Speaking during his visit to Chengdu, Mr Anutin said...
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Anutin seeks Chinese AI ties
Thailand is seeking new economic opportunities through closer cooperation with China, with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, clean energy and other future industries. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul met Chinese President Xi...
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Govt aims to finish EU FTA talks this year
Thailand aims to conclude free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with the European Union (EU) by the end of this year, although differences over agricultural products and raw materials remain unresolved. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul made the...
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5,814 caught in exam scandal
The Department of Local Administration (DLA) has submitted a list of 5,814 candidates whose examination scores were found to be irregular to the Central Examination Committee for consideration of revoking their appointments. A decision is expected at...
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Fire spurs venue law rethink
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has pledged a sweeping review of Thailand’s entertainment venue laws and zoning regulations following the deadly fire at Rong Beer Na Ladprao. Mr Anutin acknowledged that many existing rules are outdated and no...
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Pub fire probe begins
A preliminary inspection into the deadly inferno at Rong Beer Na Ladprao beer hall has uncovered multiple safety violations, as police investigate the blaze that killed at least 32 people and injured 73 others. The Interior Ministry found that a fire...
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Bloc eyes Myanmar impasse
Asean foreign ministers renewed pressure on Myanmar to advance the bloc’s Five-Point Consensus (5PC), with the detention of political prisoners, including former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, remaining a concern during talks in Bangkok. The issue was...
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BoT to vet big cash deposits of over B5m
>> The Bank of Thailand (BoT) plans to require customers depositing more than 5 million baht in cash to disclose the source of the funds from the fourth quarter as part of tighter measures to curb the grey economy and illicit financial activities,...
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Anutin, Anwar eye trade of B1tn
Thailand and Malaysia have set a target of raising bilateral trade to US$30 billion (about 1 trillion baht) and opening a new road link between the Sadao and Bukit Kayu Hitam border checkpoints. Yesterday, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and his...
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PM vows to boost Malaysia ties
Thailand and Malaysia have agreed to deepen cooperation in infrastructure, trade and security, with the two countries pledging to accelerate crossborder projects and work on expanding economic ties. Government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek said Prime...
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Early retire bid ‘cannot wait’
The government’s proposal to expand voluntary early retirement for civil servants is needed to tackle longstanding structural problems that can no longer be postponed, Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilprapunt said yesterday. He said the proposal is not...
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Fuel price cuts on the way
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has instructed Energy Minister Ekanat Promphan to move swiftly to reduce domestic retail fuel prices, saying lower global crude oil prices should be passed on to consumers to ease living costs and lower business...
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Energy reform ‘must proceed’
Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said the government would need to work more closely with the private sector on energy transition measures if the Constitutional Court decides to reject its 400-billion-baht emergency borrowing decree, stressing...
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Amnesty for the half-hearted
The Senate has approved the Peaceful Society Promotion Bill, paving the way for an amnesty for a wide range of political offences committed over the past two decades while excluding cases under the lese majeste law. The legislation, often referred to...
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New curbs for airline crew: CAAT
>> The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has announced new regulations aimed at tightening control over airline crew members’ handling of personal items, prohibiting them from accepting or transporting goods for others. The move follows the...
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PM warns drug networks
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has admitted the arrest of a Thai Airways crew member in Australia on alleged drug-smuggling charges has damaged the nation’s international reputation, declaring narcotics suppression a national agenda item. Chairing...
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Court jails eight for illegal surrogacy
The Criminal Court has sentenced four obstetricians and four brokers to prison terms of up to 15 years for their roles in a transnational commercial surrogacy network, ruling that they treated the human body as a commodity and deliberately circumvented...
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Majesties pay tribute to fallen
Their Majesties the King and Queen laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier beneath the Arc de Triomphe in Paris on Tuesday, paying tribute to fallen servicemen during their official visit to France. Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari...
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Macron welcomes Their Majesties
Their Majesties the King and Queen were formally welcomed in Paris on Monday during an official state visit marking the 170th anniversary of formal diplomatic relations between Thailand and France. Accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess...
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Royal visit marks France milestone
Their Majesties the King and Queen’s state visit to France marks a rare royal milestone, celebrating 170 years of diplomatic relations and reinforcing one of Thailand’s oldest and most enduring partnerships with a European nation. The five-day visit,...
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BIG WIN FOR CHADCHART
Chadchart Sittipunt secured a landslide victory to win a second term as Bangkok governor, finishing comfortably ahead of his nearest rival. He pledged to tackle corruption and vowed to demonstrate over the next four years that Bangkok can become a...
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Australian nabbed at airport ‘admits’ killing teen girl after row in Pattaya
>> An Australian man was arrested at Suvarnabhumi airport while attempting to leave Thailand after police linked him to the disappearance of a 17-year-old girl whose body was later found concealed in a suitcase in Pattaya. Pol Col Anek Srathongyu,...
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DLA eyes big exam re-check
The Department of Local Administration (DLA) will seek permission to reexamine about 480,000 local government recruitment examination papers amid continuing allegations of examination fraud. Officials said the rechecking process, if approved, would be...
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PM urges exam scam probe
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul yesterday ordered an investigation into alleged cheating in local government recruitment examinations valued at more than 4.5 billion baht. Any appointments found to have resulted from fraud would be declared void,...
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Fast Pass scheme lifts nation’s profile: PM
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has declared Thailand the most investment-ready country in the region following the launch of the Thailand Fast Pass programme yesterday, which is set to accelerate approvals and permits for investors. Speaking at...
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Govt sets path to prosperity
Thailand has set an ambitious goal of escaping the middle-income trap and attaining high-income status within the next 12 years, under targets announced after the inaugural meeting of the Joint Public-Private Consultative Committee yesterday. The...
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Contracting gets overhaul
The government is overhauling public procurement law to move away from lowest-bid contracting, aiming to improve project quality, reduce delays and ensure better value for public funds. Government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek said legal officials are...
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World heritage status for temple in sight
>> Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan in Nakhon Si Thammarat has moved a step closer to becoming Thailand’s ninth World Heritage Site after Unesco’s advisory body recommended its inscription. Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin...
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PP MP linked to illegal trading
People’s Party (PP) list-MP Pawoot Pongvitayapanu allegedly received 28 million baht from a network suspected of illegal foreign exchange (forex) trading, the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) says. DSI director-general Pol Maj Yutthana...
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Thailand eyes Russia trade
Thailand and Russia are seeking to strengthen trade and investment cooperation in sectors ranging from energy and fertilisers to digital technology and innovation. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul also used the Asean-Russia Business Forum to...
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Phiphat loses key EEC post
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has assumed direct oversight of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), replacing his deputy Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn. The move follows cabinet acknowledgement of two orders removing Mr Phiphat, who also serves as the...
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Regal remembrance
Their Majesties the King and Queen, accompanied by HRH Princess Chulabhorn Krom Phra Srisavangavadhana and HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya, preside over the royal merit-making ceremony with funeral rites in honour of HRH Princess...
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Mideast truce ‘positive news’
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul yesterday welcomed the reported ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, describing it as a positive development that could help ease global uncertainties and support economic stability. Speaking at...
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Experts question steel plant’s reopening
The government’s decision to allow Xin Ke Yuan Steel to resume operations has raised fresh questions about public safety and whether regulations adequately address concerns surrounding steel produced through induction furnace (IF) technology. The...
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Crowds gather to mourn Princess
>> Large crowds gathered along the designated procession route yesterday to pay their respects to Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati as her royal remains were transferred from King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital to the Grand...
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A NATION MOURNS
Thailand entered a period of nationaln mourning on Thursday following the passinng of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati at the age of 47. The Royal Household Bureeau announced that the princess passed away peaccefully at...
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JAS wins rights for World Cup
Jasmine International (JAS) has secured exclusive Fifa broadcasting rights in Thailand through 2030 in a deal worth US$70 million (around 2.31 billion baht), giving Thai audiences access to the 2026 and 2030 Fifa World Cups as well as a range of other...
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PM vows to ramp up Hanoi ties
HANOI: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul yesterday pledged to strengthen economic ties with Vietnam and support Thai investors operating there, saying closer cooperation between the two countries would help drive growth across Asean. Meeting...
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Chadchart tops poll as race nears
A new survey by the National Institute of Development Administration (Nida) Poll shows former governor Chadchart Sittipunt holding a commanding lead in the early stage of the 2026 Bangkok gubernatorial election race. The survey, conducted between June...
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Diplomats, students, weavers band together for Thai silk show
>> The annual Thai silk fashion show opened last night to promote Thai silk through cultural diplomacy, with an honorary fashion shows featuring cabinet ministers, senior officials and diplomats. The 15th edition of the event, staged by the Ministry...
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53 Huai Khwang firms probed
The Department of Business Development (DBD) is stepping up a crackdown on 53 high-risk firms suspected of using nominee arrangements in Bangkok’s Huai Khwang district, amid concerns over Chinese-operated businesses and irregular financial...
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Welfare rules spark backlash
A wave of public criticism has erupted over the government’s revised eligibility criteria for the state welfare card programme, under which parents may lose their entitlement to benefits if their children claim tax deductions for parental...
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Border move ‘saps trust’
Cambodia’s decision to initiate compulsory conciliation proceedings under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Unclos) has undermined trust and complicated efforts to reach a negotiated settlement on overlapping maritime claims, Foreign...
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Tribute to the Queen
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul presides over the opening ceremony for a royal exhibition to mark Her Majesty the Queen’s 48th birthday today. The exhibition is being held at Siam Paragon shopping complex.
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Strong start to co-pay scheme
The Thais Help Thais co-payment scheme generated almost 1.1 billion baht in spending on its first day, reflecting strong public demand for government support as households continued to grapple with high living costs. The programme recorded spending of...
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Co-pay scheme kicks off
More than 39.2 million people will receive 1,000 baht in government support from today as the Thais Help Thais Plus co-payment scheme officially begins, says the Finance Ministry. Permanent secretary for finance Lavaron Sangsnit said the beneficiaries...
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Co-pay scheme misses 30m target
>> Registration for the government’s “Thais Help Thais Plus 60/40” co-payment scheme closed nearly four million places short of its 30 million target, despite attracting more than 26.04 million applicants in five days. Government spokeswoman Rachada...
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PM vows chat leak inquiry
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has pledged to investigate leaked Line chat messages allegedly showing the chief of the Department of Provincial Administration (DoPA) instructing a senior Phuket official to “help the blue party” during the recent...
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16 throw hat in ring for governor post
A total of 16 candidates officially entered the race for Bangkok governor yesterday as registration for the gubernatorial and city council elections opened ahead of the June 28 voting day. Some 241 candidates applied for city council seats across 50...
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Varawut urges resilience plan
A comprehensive vision is needed for strengthening the country’s resilience and competitiveness, says Industry Minister Varawut Silpa-archa, who warned of mounting global challenges while emphasising the need for human development, innovation,...
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France ties set for upgrade
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and French President Emmanuel Macron have agreed to elevate Thailand–France relations to a strategic partnership, deepening cooperation in trade, investment, cybersecurity and regional security. During talks at the...
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New subsidy sparks surge in sign-ups
The government hailed the overwhelming first-day response to its new ‘Thais Help Thais Plus’ co-payment subsidy scheme, with more than 23 million people registering within hours. Authorities said system traffic peaked at a record 700,000 users per...
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PM insists on ‘equal’ site visits
PARIS: Thailand will insist that any future Unesco inspection of disputed border temple sites cover both the Thai and Cambodian sides of the frontier, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Saturday. Mr Anutin said Thailand had conveyed its...
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Govt vows to boost standing with IEA
>> PARIS: Thailand has pledged to deepen cooperation with the International Energy Agency (IEA) across all dimensions as part of efforts to strengthen energy security and address the global energy crisis. The move followed talks between Prime Minister...
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PM begins visit to France
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul began his official visit to France yesterday with a series of high-level meetings focused on energy security, cultural diplomacy and economic cooperation. The visit comes as Bangkok seeks to strengthen strategic ties...
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Anutin departs for France
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is set to meet French President Emmanuel Macron during a seven-day trip to France that began yesterday, aiming to boost French investment in Thailand. Speaking at Government House before flying out, Mr Anutin...
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Govt to purge state secrets
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered all state agencies to fully disclose public information and eliminate unnecessary secrecy as part of a nationwide anti-corruption campaign launched in cooperation with the private sector. Speaking at...
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Nippon Steel pledges long-term commitment to Thailand
Nippon Steel has reaffirmed its longterm commitment to Thailand, urging stronger government protection against an influx of substandard steel imports and expressing readiness to further expand investments in the country. Takahiro Mori, vice-chairman...
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Train driver in fatal crash admits to drug use
The train driver involved in Saturday’s deadly Asok–Phetchaburi railway crossing crash admitted to using methamphetamine and cannabis about 10 days before the accident, police said yesterday. Police said the driver admitted to regularly using both...
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PM pledges level crossing fix
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has pledged to pursue long-term safety measures, including replacing railway crossings with tunnels or elevated routes, following Saturday’s fatal collision between a freight train and a public bus at the Makkasan...
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City bus-train collision kills 8
>> At least eight people were killed and 32 others injured after a freight train collided with a public bus near Bangkok’s Airport Rail Link Makkasan Station yesterday afternoon, according to the Metropolitan Police Bureau. Police at Makkasan station...
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Thai, Cambodian armies deny reports of clashes
Thai and Cambodian military authorities have denied reports of armed clashes along the border after troops stationed near the Ta Maria operational base in Si Sa Ket heard what appeared to be a small explosion. The incident occurred at around 6.25pm on...
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Iran war overshadows Trump’s visit to China
BEIJING: US President Donald Trump was expected to ask China to help end the costly and unpopular Iran war in discussions with President Xi Jinping in Beijing yesterday, with peace talks stalled and the global economic cost of the conflict...
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Omens bode well, save rain
The annual Royal Ploughing Ceremony forecast lower rainfall for 2026 after the Lord of the Plough selected a six-span cloth during the traditional divination ritual, signalling possible drought conditions in some areas of the country. The predictions...
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Cabinet clears World Cup bid
The cabinet has approved the purchase of broadcasting rights for the Fifa World Cup to ensure Thai viewers can watch the tournament free of charge, though questions remain over the source of the 1.3-billionbaht budget for the acquisition. Government...
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Loan decree faces pushback
The future of the government’s 400-billion-baht emergency loan decree remains uncertain after opposition parties yesterday submitted a petition asking the House Speaker to forward the matter to the Constitutional Court for a ruling. Despite the legal...
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PM eyes mafia tactic in Phuket
PHUKET: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has vowed zero tolerance for mafia-style intimidation in this southern resort province after receiving complaints from residents and businesses about harassment by criminal gangs and influential groups linked...
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Cops hold Chinese man in arms case
>> Authorities are probing whether a large cache of military-grade weapons found in the possession of a Chinese national is linked to transnational crime networks. Speaking on arrival at Wing 6 military airport in Don Mueang yesterday, Prime Minister...
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Asean tackles Iran war spillover
Asean leaders placed energy security, food resilience and the protection of nationals abroad at the centre of the 48th Asean Summit, acknowledging the Iran conflict was already affecting Southeast Asia through rising prices and supply...
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B400bn loan gets cabinet nod
An emergency loan decree authorising up to 400 billion baht in borrowing to address the economic fallout from global crises, approved yesterday by the cabinet, will be submitted to parliament on May 14, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Finance...
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Land Bridge to face review
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas has been appointed to lead a government committee tasked with studying the proposed Land Bridge project within a 90-day timeframe, according to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. Mr...
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