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Thailand seeks feedback on 450-baht fee; dengue cases rise
Thailand is running a public consultation until September 28 on a proposed 450-baht entry fee for international tourists, with an online payment system under consideration. Meanwhile, the country has reported 21,620 dengue infections and 31 deaths from January to mid-August, urging residents to eliminate standing water and use mosquito repellent. Expats can submit feedback on the fee and should take precautions against dengue.
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