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	Prayuth said the number of troops was inadequate to help flood victims in all areas so he would like to call on people in severely-hit areas to evacuate.</p>
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	Prayuth said he was seeking permission from the Defence Ministry to deploy 2,000 more troops from the Second Army Area and 1,000 more from the Infantry Command Center to help alleviate flood situation.</div>
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