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...political factions and the military are wary of Newin Chidchob, a political boss from Buriram near the Cambodian border who commands the Bhumjai Thai political party. Newin is something of a kingmaker, having been a loyal aide to Thaksin before switching camps so the Democrat party could govern. Newin's real value, however, may be his knowledge of the occult, and in particular Cambodian curses. "Newin's nickname in Thai politics is 'the Wizard of Khmer Black Magic','' Wassana says. Newin's knowledge of Cambodian occult practices may be useful for Abhisit. Because of Thailand's conflict with Cambodia over...
...thinking. That's way too far left. What could Sawat, a village girl from northeastern Buriram province, know about putting? Caddies are mandatory in Thailand even if you opt for a golf cart, and I am happy for the assistance, but what I really need is a grizzled expert, not a polite servant. A two-stroke penalty for that line of thought: my putt curves like she said it would and plops in for a bogey, matching the Japanese who three-putt. As I learn on ensuing holes, Sawat knows what clubs to select, measures distances like a surveyor...
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