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	The National Council for Peace and Order earlier announced that August 11 would be an extra holiday, to extend the Mother&#39;s Day holiday period and boost tourism.&nbsp;</div>
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	The Bank of Thailand earlier also allowed banks to close on the day. They can opt to open branches in shopping malls, though.&nbsp;</div>
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