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	Vichian is expected to submit his resignation as the party-list MP before registering his candidacy for the local race on Friday.</div>
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	The red shirts and the party&rsquo;s Northeast clique led by Justice Minister Pracha Promnok both voiced support for Vichian&rsquo;s candidacy.</div>
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	&ldquo;With the joint blessing from the red shirts and the party elders, I have humbly decided to contest the Udon Thani race,&rdquo; Vichian said.</div>
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