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        "confidence": "medium",
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        "charming_entry": "Nang Naem Nueang is a Nakhon Phanom food-route candidate because core nakhon phanom food identity: vietnamese food + mekong river town context. Order logic: nam nueang, Vietnamese fresh rolls, pho/noodle dishes. History/opening: Opening date not source-verified. Publish caveat: Avoid publishing exact location until verified. Confidence: medium.",
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        "history_or_opening_notes": "Opening date not source-verified.",
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}