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    Mr Thai - a living treasure in Saigon

    By Mark Bowyer / Last updated 20 May 2011
    For 58 years, Mr Thai has been selling his silk paintings, stamps and old currency on what is now known as Dong Khoi St in downtown Saigon. When he started selling here in the 50s it was known as the Rue Catinat. He saw the French and Americans depart and the communists arrive. At 77, he''s a wonderful eccentric and a great Saigon personality.
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