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	Kurujit Nakornthap, Energy Ministry deputy permanent secretary and chairman of the Egat subcommittee tasked with selecting the new governor, said Soonchai had achieved the highest score in the selection process.</div>
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	&nbsp;Egat will submit the selection outcome to the ministry, which will then forward Soonchai&rsquo;s name for Cabinet approval.&nbsp;</div>
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