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Chiang Mai by-election to cost Bt10 million: EC

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Chiang Mai by-election to cost Bt10 million: EC

The upcoming by-election in Chiang Mai is expected to cost Bt10 million while the resigning politician does not have to pay for it, Election Commission member Prapun Naigowit said Monday.

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