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Authorities have come up with a win-win plan to battle two major problems at a stroke - promote businesses in new special economic zones in border areas, to absorb the never-ending flow of migrants seeking work. (Photo by Apichart Jinakul)

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A head for danger
An entire seminar was devoted to why children don't wear motorcycle helmets - and a decision to make helmets part of the school uniform.
Foreign invasion
Experts say 22 international criminal gangs target Thailand, as a study reveals that thieves and crooks from 101 countries have been arrested.
Digital disagreement
In 9 days, the country's most popular TV channel may be forced off the air. Here's the background in the real-life soap opera called, Who'll Blink First?

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