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	In fact, Prayut said, each and every neighbouring country had confidence in Thailand, and the Kingdom was better prepared than other members of the grouping for the AEC.&nbsp;</div>
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	&ldquo;Other countries do not consider Thailand as lagging behind. They are pleased with all the progress that has been achieved and I believe Thailand is ready to enter the AEC. We are more ready than others,&rdquo; he said.&nbsp;</div>
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Thailand more than ready for AEC: Prayut

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