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	The opposition is also concerned that of the Bt120 billion in central budget funds to be allocated to flood-related problems, Bt80 billionBt100 billion was to go towards flood-victim compensation, while only Bt20 billionBt30 billion would be saved for the rehabilitation work, Jurin said.</div>
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