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Ranger Loses Leg in Thailand-Cambodia Border Landmine Blast 

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The transcription below features news stories from across Thailand and Asia, hosted by Alex and Jay in the Good Morning Thailand programme. Coverage spans from a ranger losing his leg in a border landmine blast to the Philippines condemning Chinese naval manoeuvres.

 

1. Ranger Loses Leg in Border Landmine Blast 

A Thai paramilitary ranger was severely injured near the Ta Muen Thom temple in Surin on August 12, marking the fourth such incident since mid-July.

 

2. 432 Explosives Cleared in 10 Days 

TMAC and security forces removed hundreds of explosive devices along the Thai–Cambodian border from August 1–10.

 

3. Viral TikTok Fuels Border Tensions 

A video falsely claiming to show border gunfire spread online, sparking outrage and highlighting the need for media literacy.

 

4. Five Monks Defrocked in Drug Crackdown 

Surprise tests at Taphan Hin temples saw five monks removed from the monkhood and sent to rehab.

 

5. French Expat Injured in Pattaya Domestic Clash 

A violent dispute with his girlfriend’s family left a 37-year-old French man wounded in a Pattaya apartment.

 

6. Pheu Thai Seeks PM Ruling Delay 

The party urges the Constitutional Court to postpone its decision on suspended PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra by six months.

 

7. Philippines Slams Chinese Naval Moves 

Manila condemned “dangerous” Chinese actions near Scarborough Shoal after a collision between naval and coast guard vessels.

 

8. Trump Extends US–China Tariff Truce 

The 90-day extension delays a tariff hike and could set the stage for a Trump–Xi meeting in October.

 

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