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	One of the most important projects for China is the &ldquo;modern marine silk road&rdquo; towards which Thailand can make an excellent contribution by allowing the building of the Kra canal, which will make this marine silk road a shorter and more secure option.</div>
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	Prasan Stianrapapongs</div>
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	Pattaya, Chonburi</div>

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