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	The Cabinet made the decision during their weekly meeting to give the extra holiday on January 23, which is the Chinese New Year, to those residing in Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat and Satun.&nbsp;</div>
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	The holiday was proposed to the Cabinet by Deputy PM and Interior Minister Yongyuth Wichaidith, Anusorn Iamsaad told reporters.</div>
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	The Nation</div>

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