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	DPMD chief Chatchai Phromlert said 64 districts in nine provinces, including Kalasin, Sakhon Nakhon, Udon Thani, Beung Kan, Nong Khai, Nong Bua Lamphu, Mukdahan, Amnat Charoen and Mahasarakham suffered from drought situation since October 1. So far 52 districts in seven provinces of Kalasin, Sakhon Nakhon, Udon Thani, Beung Kan, Nong Khai, Nong Bua Lamphub and Mukdahan were declared as drought disaster zones, he added.</div>
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	The Nation</div>

Seven provinces declared drought disaster zones

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Nongluck is a senior economic journalist covering the macroeconomics, real estate, and corporate investment strategies driving growth across Thailand and Southeast Asia.

Seven provinces declared drought disaster zones

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