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Thai PM Dismisses AI-Generated Cambodia Border Clip, Reaffirms MOU 44 Cancellation

Thai PM Anutin dismissed an AI-generated audio clip as fake and confirmed Thailand will not reopen its Cambodia border following the cancellation of maritime agreement MOU 44.

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BANGKOK — On May 13, 2026, Thai Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dismissed a viral audio clip circulating on social media as an AI-generated fabrication, firmly stating that no border crossings with Cambodia would be reopened.

Speaking at 11:00 AM at Military Air Terminal 2, Wing 6 at Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok, Anutin told reporters the clip was entirely fake. "That is clearly AI. I do not speak that well," he said. "Do not believe it. The methods being used are becoming more inappropriate every day. It is completely unreliable. I never said it, and there will definitely be no reopening of the border."

His comments addressed tensions between Thailand and Cambodia following Thailand's cancellation of the 2001 maritime memorandum of understanding (MOU 44), which addresses overlapping maritime claims. When asked about posts from Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen urging Cambodia to halt bilateral maritime negotiations with Thailand, Anutin emphasized that Thailand acted unilaterally in canceling the agreement without requiring permission or consultation.

Anutin noted he had already informed Cambodia's prime minister of Thailand's decision during an ASEAN meeting in Cebu, Philippines, the previous week. Hun Sen acknowledged the decision, expressed disappointment, but maintained composure. According to Anutin, both countries agreed on their respective dispute resolution approaches—Cambodia would pursue compulsory conciliation mechanisms while Thailand would operate under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). No format for future negotiations has been established, and Thailand is not rushing the process.

On the matter of Thai nationals reportedly detained by Cambodian soldiers, Anutin said Thai authorities were providing assistance. He noted that such incidents have historically been minor, often involving Cambodian citizens unintentionally crossing the border while fishing or through natural routes. When investigations determined they posed no security threat, authorities typically returned them. He expressed hope the same principle would apply to Thai citizens if they had not violated Cambodian law, urging that ordinary citizens not become caught between government disputes.

Regarding border security infrastructure, Anutin said the government had already approved funding for additional barriers and delegated implementation to security agencies responsible for different frontier sections, including the army, navy, and armed forces headquarters.

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Albrecht Weinberg, a Holocaust survivor who returned to Germany in his 80s, dies at 101

Holocaust survivor Albrecht Weinberg, who endured multiple Nazi concentration camps and spent decades warning younger generations about the atrocities he witnessed, has died at 101 in his native northwestern Germany.

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BERLIN (AP) — Albrecht Weinberg, who survived several Nazi concentration and death camps and lost most of his family in the Holocaust before returning to Germany in his 80s, has died at the age of 101, authorities in his home region said Tuesday.

Weinberg died in Leer, in northwestern Germany, weeks after he marked his birthday and the premiere of a film about his life, "Es ist immer in meinem Kopf" ("It is always in my head"), attended by hundreds of guests, the city said in a statement.

"Since returning from New York to his East Frisian home 14 years ago, Albrecht recounted tirelessly and with incredible energy his terrible experiences during the Nazi era and warned again and again against forgetting," Mayor Claus-Peter Horst said.

Weinberg, who was born in Rhauderfehn, near Leer, on March 7, 1925, survived incarceration at the Auschwitz, Mittelbau-Dora and Bergen-Belsen camps as well as three death marches at the end of World War II. He spent years teaching high school students and others about the atrocities he had to live through.

Speaking last year, Weinberg said the memories of his wartime experiences still haunted him. "I sleep with it, I wake up with it, I sweat, I have nightmares; that is my present," he said.

He said he worried what would happen when he was no longer around to bear witness.

"When my generation is not in this world anymore, when we disappear from the world, then the next generation can only read it out of the book," he said.

Weinberg was awarded Germany's Order of Merit in 2017 but handed it back last year in protest at a parliamentary vote in which a motion put forward by Friedrich Merz, now the country's chancellor, calling for many more migrants to be turned back at Germany's borders passed with the help of a far-right party.

Israel's ambassador to Germany, Ron Prosor, said in a post on X that he had got to know Weinberg well and paid tribute to him as "a bridge — between past and present, between pain and hope, between the dead he could never forget and the young people whom he encouraged to seek the truth."

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Middle East Crisis Hits Calbee: Japanese Snack Giant Switches to Black and White Packaging

Japanese snack maker Calbee is switching 14 popular products to black and white packaging starting May 25 to cut costs amid Middle East tensions driving up printing ink and oil-related material prices.

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Japanese snack manufacturer Calbee has announced a shift from colorful to black and white packaging for some of its products due to surging costs caused by Middle East tensions. On May 12, Calbee revealed that starting May 25, the company will change packaging for 14 products, including bestsellers like Potato Chips and Kappa Ebisen, to black and white designs to conserve oil-related materials. Packages will carry a message stating "package to save oil-related materials" to inform consumers of the reason behind the change. The company cited ongoing uncertainties in procuring printing ink and materials due to Middle East tensions, which have caused fluctuating raw material costs and shipping expenses. Calbee decided to simplify packaging to maintain stability in production and distribution. Before announcing the measure, Calbee executives met with Japan's Ministry of Agriculture to explain the packaging changes. The ministry agreed to cooperate with relevant agencies in consulting on petroleum product procurement for the food industry. Other major Japanese food processor Itoham Yonekyu Holdings is also reportedly considering similar packaging simplification. Japanese food packaging and printing ink industry groups have disclosed that many manufacturers are limiting shipments or postponing deliveries as raw material costs continue rising due to current global conditions. Japan is allocating 10 billion dollars to help Asia cope with the oil price crisis triggered by the Iran conflict.

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Prichardr Accuses Anutin of Insincerity on Constitutional Reform, Warns Against Public Sentiment, Demands Clear Roadmap

Pheu Thai deputy leader Prichardr accuses PM Anutin of failing to advance constitutional reform despite referendum results, demanding either approval of the pending draft or a clear roadmap for a new proposal. He warns the government's inac

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On May 13, 2025 at 2:20 PM, Prichardr Wachrasindu, Pheu Thai party list MP and deputy party leader, criticized Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul for failing to advance constitutional reform. Anutin claimed that referendum results don't bind the original draft constitutional amendment pending in parliament, but Prichardr argued this demonstrates government insincerity. He contended that the PM and cabinet cannot escape responsibility since the referendum results are a binding public mandate on all institutions. Though parliament initiates constitutional amendments, the cabinet can endorse the existing draft or propose a new one for parliamentary consideration.

Prichardr noted the cabinet and ruling coalition aren't clearly separated, as Anutin heads Bhumjaithai, the largest party in parliament. The referendum itself resulted from a previous cabinet resolution barely different from the current one. He observed that the government faces two options: approve the pending draft amendment by Bhumjaithai and Pheu Thai, or if rejecting it, provide a clear roadmap with reasons and a timeline for a new proposal. Instead, Prichardr said the government does neither, reflecting insincerity.

He warned the PM to mind public sentiment and speculated whether Anutin and Bhumjaithai benefit from the 2017 Constitution's provisions—particularly the Senate selection mechanism—making them reluctant to reform it. Though referendums don't bind particular drafts, they mandate constitutional amendment by all institutions. Prichardr criticized the PM's inaction as the primary concern.

When asked about Nikhom Chamnong (Bhumjaithai list MP) suggesting economic problems take priority over constitutional reform, Prichardr countered that all national problems need simultaneous solutions. A capable government should handle multiple issues. Constitutional reform can proceed alongside economic fixes, he argued, since the current charter fails to prevent corruption, draining national resources. He also questioned how anyone knows this won't be a late-term government move, given uncertainty about government longevity.

Prichardr reiterated his observation that Anutin's apparent insincerity suggests the government benefits from the 2017 Constitution and thus resists change.

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Bangkok Airways Reports Net Profit Exceeding 2 Billion Baht, Up 24.5% with 1.2 Million Passengers

Bangkok Airways reported strong first-quarter 2025 results with net profit of 2,099.2 million baht, up 24.5% year-over-year, despite reducing passenger capacity by 11.8% due to operational adjustments and Middle Eastern geopolitical tensions. The airline served 1.2 million passengers while maintaining an 86.2% load factor, demonstrating effective cost management with a 10.4% increase in operating profit. The company announced a new sustainability-focused corporate vision and is preparing enhanced disclosure of sustainability metrics under international standards.

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Bangkok Airways announced first-quarter 2025 financial results with revenue of 7,906 million baht and net profit of 2,099.2 million baht, representing a 24.5% increase year-over-year, with 1.2 million passengers carried.

CEO Puthipong Prasattong-osoth disclosed that in the first quarter of 2025, the airline reduced passenger capacity by 11.8% through flight reductions on Bangkok-Phnom Penh routes and service suspensions on Bangkok-Lampang and Lampang-Mae Hong Son routes. The company focused on optimal network management balancing travel demand with seat capacity constraints amid significantly elevated operational costs from Middle Eastern geopolitical tensions that began in late February.

These factors resulted in 1.2 million passengers in Q1 2025, down 5.2% compared to the same period last year, while load factor improved to 86.2%, up 4.7 points. Average ticket prices remained stable at 4,469.7 baht compared to the prior year.

Operating profit reached 2,586.6 million baht, up 242.9 million baht or 10.4% year-over-year, driven primarily by cost management with total expenses declining 6.2%, particularly in fuel consumption and aircraft leasing costs.

Total revenue comprised passenger ticket revenue at 68.6%, airport-related business revenue at 20.8%, and airport business revenue at 2.3%.

"Net profit reached 2,099.2 million baht, up 24.5% year-over-year, with shareholders' profit at 2,091.0 million baht and earnings per share of 1.01 baht, reflecting our efforts to control expenses amid economic and geopolitical volatility," Puthipong added.

Bangkok Airways unveiled a new corporate vision: "Leading Aviation with Responsibility, Delivering Services with Sustainability," to guide long-term business development through integrated aviation operations and responsible practices.

The airline's environmental initiatives under the "Low Carbon Skies by Bangkok Airways" program were selected for inclusion in Thailand's Best Practices and Lessons Learned in Development (Vol.2), published by the International Cooperation Department, highlighting the company's commitment to environmentally integrated business practices.

On corporate governance, the company conducted PDPA in Practice Knowledge Sharing activities to enhance internal understanding of personal data protection compliance, particularly regarding data processing in operational contexts, while promoting knowledge exchange on best practices.

The airline reviewed and announced its 2025 Business Continuity Management policy to strengthen preparedness for crises and unforeseen events that could impact operations.

Additionally, the company is preparing to disclose sustainability information according to IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 standards to ensure comprehensive, transparent disclosure linked to financial performance.

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Surprising! Chinese School Has Teenagers Carry Baby Dolls to Foster Gratitude and Improve Behavior

A special education school in Suzhou, China has drawn criticism for requiring troubled teenagers to carry and care for baby dolls as part of a teaching program aimed at fostering gratitude and understanding parental responsibilities. Students carry the dolls throughout the day and must simulate childcare duties, including feeding and nighttime care. The unconventional method has sparked heated online debate, with supporters viewing it as a way to teach patience and responsibility, while critics question its long-term psychological effects.

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Does it actually work? A special education school in China is using baby dolls as a teaching tool for problem students, aiming to cultivate gratitude and help them understand the burden parents face.

A special education school in eastern China has faced heavy criticism after implementing an unusual teaching approach with troubled teenagers, requiring them to carry baby dolls throughout the school day as a lesson in gratitude and understanding of parental responsibility.

The school in question is Yuanzhong Special Education School, located in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. It admits teenagers with aggressive behavior, lack of academic motivation, online gaming addiction, emotional instability, or early romantic relationship problems.

After videos of the program were shared on social media, they showed students carrying dolls on their backs during classes and holding them during lunch breaks, creating a viral trend and sparking widespread online debate.

One teacher posted that all students must "care for their own child" for one week, taking responsibility for feeding, sleeping arrangements, and nighttime needs to understand the true role of parenthood.

In another video, students were shown walking unsteadily while carrying 2.5-kilogram dolls to simulate the experience of teaching a toddler to walk. Some students reported that walking just one kilometer left them exhausted and gave them greater appreciation for parents' struggles.

School Principal Tu explained that the approach is part of teaching gratitude, allowing students to experience childcare responsibilities and understand the hardships of motherhood and families. He confirmed that some parents support the method.

However, online responses are mixed. Some view it as "a way to train patience and responsibility," while others see it as "strange and potentially damaging to children's long-term attitudes, even discouraging some from wanting children of their own."

China's special education and youth behavior correction centers remain controversial regarding control methods and care standards. Many charge steep fees of 8,000-20,000 yuan (approximately 39,000-96,000 baht) monthly and operate under closed, quasi-military management systems, raising questions about China's approach to addressing at-risk youth behavior problems.

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Lao Lottery Today - May 13, 2569 Results: Latest Pattana Lottery Prize Check

The Lao government's Pattana Lottery drew results on May 13, 2569, with winners determined across multiple prize categories including 6-digit, 4-digit, 3-digit, and 2-digit matches. Prize payouts range from 60 times the wager for 2-digit ma

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Lao Lottery Today - May 13, 2569: Latest Pattana Lottery Results and Prize Check

Here is the summary of the Lao government lottery results, officially called the Pattana Lottery and overseen by the Lao Ministry of Finance, for the latest draw on May 13, 2569. All prize categories are as follows:

6-digit prize: XXXXXX 5-digit prize: XXXXX Last 4 digits: XXXX Last 3 digits: XXX Last 2 digits: XX

Pattana Lottery 5/45 Results for May 13, 2569 For the 5/45 format lottery draw, the winning numbers are: XX, XX, XX, XX, XX

Lao Lottery Prize Rates and Reward Calculation Methods When checking the Lao lottery, buyers can calculate their winnings based on their purchase amount (in Lao kip) as follows:

4 digits: 6,000 times the wager (for example, buying 1,000 kip wins 6,000,000 kip) 3 digits: 500 times the wager (for example, buying 1,000 kip wins 500,000 kip) 2 digits: 60 times the wager (for example, buying 1,000 kip wins 60,000 kip)

Understanding the Lao Lottery, or "Pattana Lottery": What Is It? What Time Are Results Released? The Lao Lottery, officially called the Pattana Lottery, is operated by the Pattana Lottery State Enterprise under the supervision of the Lao Ministry of Finance. It is a legally recognized government lottery of Laos.

Lao Lottery Schedule and Viewing Channels Draw Days: Monday through Friday, with the 5/45 format drawn on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays Time: Live broadcast begins at 8:00 PM Thailand time Channels: Lao National Radio Station and Lao National Television (LNTV) Channel 1

How to Check the Lao Lottery: 6-digit, Last 4-digit, Dream Interpretation, and Animal Name Numbers The Lao lottery draw system begins with a single 6-digit drawing, but results can be broken down into multiple prize categories based on regional popularity. The most common use is the last 4-digit results. Additionally, there are dream interpretation lottery (4/40) and animal name number lottery, which are unique features of gambling in Laos.

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Rangsun Dons Blue to Compete for Bangkok Councilor Seat in Laksai District, Vows to Try Again After Narrowly Missing Victory by Just 198 Votes

Democratic Party candidate Rangsun Kiyapatch is running for Bangkok Metropolitan Council in Laksai District after losing his previous bid by just 198 votes, pledging to address local infrastructure and service issues with the city's substan

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Rangsun Kiyapatch, running on the Democratic Party (DP) ticket, is campaigning for the Bangkok Metropolitan Council seat in Laksai District and has announced his intention to run again after losing by just 198 votes. He emphasized that Laksai residents are not simply a voting base but a community he feels genuinely committed to.

On May 13, 2569, Rangsun Kiyapatch, the DP candidate for the Laksai BMC seat, revealed that elections will be held on June 28. He stressed that the BMC position is the closest to people's daily lives and is crucial for improving the quality of life in Laksai. The everyday problems residents face—including road conditions, drainage systems, sidewalks, bridges, street lighting, waste management, cleanliness, garbage collection, canals, public parks, health centers, childcare facilities, schools, athletic fields, and elderly care—all fall directly under BMC responsibility.

Rangsun stated that Bangkok has an annual budget of nearly 100 billion baht, and the BMC has a duty to scrutinize, filter, and ensure every baht of city funds is used to address Laksai residents' problems effectively. If Bangkok's budget is allocated more seriously and consistently to tackle existing, recurring problems in the area, many issues residents endure daily could genuinely change.

"I believe the BMC seat is the closest position to the community and can solve problems in concrete, tangible ways. This is why I am determined to run for the Laksai BMC seat again. Previously, I ran twice and lost by only 198 votes, and today I am asking for another opportunity," Rangsun said.

Rangsun noted that over nearly 20 years, he has accumulated experience working intensively in the area through both government and private sector roles, caring for Laksai residents directly or indirectly during every crisis. He has always believed that Laksai is not merely a voting base but a community he is genuinely committed to, and he wants to see a real improvement in residents' quality of life.

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Region 2 Army Releases Photo of 'Uncle Yotchon' After Cambodian Arrest, Explains Timeline of Border Forest Entry

A 58-year-old man from Surin Province was arrested by Cambodian authorities after illegally crossing the Thai-Cambodian border near Kabchoeng District in late April and is now detained in Cambodia facing charges of illegal border crossing.

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On May 13, 2025, the Region 2 Army Command released details about the disappearance of Yotchon Sainoi, a 58-year-old resident from Moo 7, Kantrajramuan Subdistrict, Prasart District, Surin Province. He had reported a missing persons case to Kabchoeng Police Station after venturing into a forest near Huay Samriang, close to Nontong village in Kokkachian Subdistrict, Kabchoeng District, which sits near the Thai-Cambodian border. Contact with him was lost starting April 25, 2025. Officers discovered his motorcycle parked at the forest edge, prompting urgent coordination with security agencies and local administration for immediate investigation and assistance.

Following coordination with Cambodian authorities through Lt. Col. Pow Peng, border liaison chief for the Orotsamed area, Thai officials were informed that Yotchon Sainoi had illegally crossed into the Kingdom of Cambodia and was arrested by Cambodian officials. He was subsequently prosecuted in Udon Mueang Province on charges of illegal border crossing and military area trespassing, and is currently detained at Udon Mueang Prison.

The Region 2 Army Command has coordinated closely with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with the Thai Consulate General in Siemreap monitoring the situation and providing ongoing consular assistance to ensure his treatment adheres to humanitarian principles and relevant legal processes. Yotchon is reported to be in good health and safety while in custody.

The Region 2 Army Command urges border residents to know that military units have increased security measures including patrols, inspections, and checkpoint operations along the entire border to prevent similar incidents and ensure public safety. The command also requests cooperation from those needing to forage or conduct activities near the border to exercise caution and coordinate in advance with military or local officials to ensure proper safety for life and property, thereby reducing risks of getting lost or engaging in activities that could violate neighboring country laws.

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Former Mobile Operator Executive Involved in Hit-and-Run Reports to Police

A former mobile operator executive reported to police on hit-and-run charges in Bangkok's Ladphrao area, allegedly hitting a car while intoxicated in January and fleeing the scene after exchanging insurance details.

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A former mobile operator executive accused of hitting and fleeing from a vehicle in the Ladphrao area arrived at Ladphrao Police Station on May 13 at 1:49 p.m. to meet with investigating officers and hear the charges against him. The victim, Saai Mai Tong Rod, reported that the executive hit her car from behind while apparently intoxicated and then fled after exchanging insurance information. The victim claims she has faced pressure from local police attempting to settle the matter and intimidation from the defendant's lawyer, though the case has seen little progress since the January 7 incident.

When arriving at the station, the defendant briefly greeted media before heading to the investigation room on the third floor, accompanied by his lawyer. He remained silent with journalists and his legal team requested that media not follow them inside to observe the questioning process.

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Border Trade Surges 41.4% in March 2025, Exceeding 100 Billion Baht

Cross-border transit trade to third countries surged 41.4% in March 2025 to exceed 100 billion baht, driven by electronics imports from China, Vietnam, and Singapore. Overall border and cross-border trade reached 178.3 billion baht in March

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The Department of Foreign Trade has announced that border and cross-border trade in March 2025 reached a combined value of 178,320 million baht, growing 6.5% compared to the same period last year. Exports totaled 93,261 million baht (up 1.6%) while imports reached 85,059 million baht (up 12.4%), giving Thailand a trade surplus of 8,203 million baht.

For the first quarter of 2025, combined border and cross-border trade amounted to 478,897 million baht (up 2.5%), with exports at 256,886 million baht (up 0.4%) and imports at 222,011 million baht (up 5.1%), resulting in a quarterly trade surplus of 34,876 million baht.

Border trade with four neighboring countries totaled 72,689 million baht (down 21.6%), comprising exports of 44,764 million baht (down 19.8%) and imports of 27,925 million baht (down 24.3%), with a combined surplus of 16,839 million baht. Malaysia led bilateral border trade at 28,033 million baht (up 3.1%), followed by Laos at 25,571 million baht (down 4.4%), Myanmar at 17,085 million baht (down 7.4%), and Cambodia at zero.

Key border exports included diesel oil worth 6,045 million baht, refined petroleum products at 1,922 million baht, and computer equipment at 1,617 million baht. First-quarter border trade totaled 203,447 million baht (down 22.7%), with exports of 118,742 million baht (up 27.1%) and imports of 84,705 million baht (down 20.0%).

Cross-border transit trade to third countries surged to 105,631 million baht (up 41.4%), comprising exports of 48,498 million baht (up 34.8%) and imports of 57,134 million baht (up 47.4%). China dominated transit trade at 50,488 million baht (up 19.7%), followed by Vietnam and Singapore at 17,715 million baht (up 159.5%) and 17,066 million baht (up 80.8%) respectively.

Major cross-border exports included hard disk drives worth 9,865 million baht, telephone receivers and equipment at 5,661 million baht, and computer equipment at 2,963 million baht. First-quarter cross-border trade reached 275,450 million baht (up 35.0%), with exports of 138,144 million baht (up 40.0%) and imports of 137,306 million baht (up 30.4%).

Director Arada noted that March cross-border trade expanded 41.4% to exceed 100 billion baht, driven by growth in both exports and imports. Particularly notable was the 47.4% expansion in imports of electronics products, including computer components up 569.3% to 9,613 million baht, telecommunications equipment up 48.4% to 5,555 million baht, and magnetic storage media up 22.2% to 5,213 million baht.

Imports from China grew 34.9%, from Singapore 14.5%, and from Vietnam 208.5%. Border exports to Laos rebounded with 14.9% growth, led by diesel oil at 5,632 million baht (up 44.4%), refined petroleum at 1,453 million baht (up 44.1%), and pickup trucks at 594 million baht (up 180.5%). Exports to Myanmar grew 5.5%, featuring mobile phones and smartphones at 965 million baht (up 179.8%), miscellaneous chemicals at 522 million baht (up 434.8%), and beverages at 434 million baht (up 4.5%).

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