During his weekly TV programme, Prayut said the five districts are Sadao in Songkhla, Mukdaharn in Mukdaharn, Mae Sot in Tak, Aranyaprathe in Sa Kaew, and Klong Yai in Trat.

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Govt to develop special economic zones at five border districts in pilot project

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