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Good weather lures voters to polls

(BangkokPost.com, Bangkok Post) - Bangkokians were waiting to vote when the polls for governor opened to bright sunlight and clear skies at 7am on Sunday, and a heavy turnout appeared likely. ...full story at Bangkok Post

from Bangkok Post on Sun, Oct 05 2008

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22 Dec 07 visit Heavy polls turnout appears likely  »  Bangkok Post Officials in Thailand are anticipating a strong turnout in today's parliamentary election.
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