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	Surapong was speaking to reporters after chairing the CMPO meeting. He is the chief advisor the special body, which is in charge of enforcing the emergency decree.</div>
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	He said if the Election Commission seeks help from the CMPO to keep law and order at polling stations, the body would be able to handle the situation.</div>
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	&ldquo;It won&rsquo;t be too tough for us to handle,&rdquo; Surapong said.</div>
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