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    "source_gap_notes": "Low-confidence rows are intentionally retained as research gaps, not production recommendations.",
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        "city": "Nakhon Ratchasima",
        "place_name": "Kai Yang Saeng Thai",
        "thai_name": "ไก่ย่างแสงไทย",
        "category": "Michelin-listed local / grilled chicken",
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        "history_or_opening_notes": "Opening date not source-verified.",
        "traveler_decision_fit": "Use after exact address verification.",
        "avoid_or_caveat": "Avoid production until address is sourced.",
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        "access_date": "2026-05-15",
        "confidence": "medium",
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        "charming_entry": "Kai Yang Saeng Thai is a Nakhon Ratchasima food-route candidate because good korat candidate because grilled chicken/isan route logic is traveler-relevant. Order logic: grilled chicken, som tam, Isan sides. History/opening: Opening date not source-verified. Publish caveat: Avoid production until address is sourced. Confidence: medium.",
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        "city": "Nakhon Ratchasima",
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        "why_it_matters": "Best static food-zone anchor for Korat because it supports city-base walking and local produce/meat/snack signals.",
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        "user_review_signal_snapshot": "Travelfish recommends starting food exploration at this market; live vendor reviews needed.",
        "history_or_opening_notes": "No single opening date.",
        "traveler_decision_fit": "Use as Korat food-zone widget, not single restaurant.",
        "avoid_or_caveat": "Avoid if traveler wants sit-down air-con meal.",
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        "confidence": "medium",
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        "charming_entry": "Mae Kim Heng Market food stalls is a Nakhon Ratchasima food-route candidate because best static food-zone anchor for korat because it supports city-base walking and local produce/meat/snack signals. Order logic: gai yang, sticky rice, chilli pastes, sausages, sun-dried meats, fruit. History/opening: No single opening date. Publish caveat: Avoid if traveler wants sit-down air-con meal. Confidence: medium.",
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        "thai_name": "",
        "category": "local sweet / Michelin-listed candidate",
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        "why_it_matters": "Candidate to diversify Korat beyond grilled chicken; needs exact source.",
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        "user_review_signal_snapshot": "Live reviews needed.",
        "history_or_opening_notes": "Opening date not source-verified.",
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        "access_date": "2026-05-15",
        "confidence": "low",
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        "charming_entry": "Khanom Ochin is a Nakhon Ratchasima food-route candidate because candidate to diversify korat beyond grilled chicken; needs exact source. Order logic: khanom / local sweet; verify. History/opening: Opening date not source-verified. Publish caveat: Avoid static details without source. Confidence: low.",
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        "source_name": "Travelfish Nakhon Ratchasima food",
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        "charming_entry": "Kai Yang Saeng Thai is a Nakhon Ratchasima food-route candidate because good korat candidate because grilled chicken/isan route logic is traveler-relevant. Order logic: grilled chicken, som tam, Isan sides. History/opening: Opening date not source-verified. Publish caveat: Avoid production until address is sourced. Confidence: medium.",
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