Thailand–Cambodia Border Tension

In this Good Morning Thailand transcription, Alex and Jay break down key stories from Thailand and Southeast Asia, including escalating UN border tensions, a major tax order against Thaksin Shinawatra, and some truly bizarre crime cases from across the country.

1. Thailand–Cambodia Border Tension

Thailand has filed a letter with the UN accusing Cambodia of laying landmines in Sisaket province. Four Thai soldiers were injured, and officials are calling for Cambodia to stop hostile actions and return to talks.

2. Thaksin Ordered to Pay 17.6 Billion Baht

Thailand’s Supreme Court has ordered former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to pay 17.6 billion baht in taxes related to the 2006 Shin Corp sale. The ruling reinstates a major tax claim against him.

3. American Tourist KO’d in Phuket

An American tourist was knocked unconscious during a fight on Bangla Road in Phuket. Police are investigating, as the attacker has not yet been identified.

4. HIV Transmission Case in Saraburi

Police in Saraburi have charged a 29-year-old man with intentionally spreading HIV and trading unprotected sex for drugs. Health authorities are monitoring possible transmission risks.

5. Ex-Soldier Robs Store in Disguise

Bangkok police arrested a 23-year-old ex-soldier accused of robbing a convenience store while dressed as a woman and armed with a knife. He allegedly stole about 10,000 baht.

6. Naked Foreigner Causes Stir

A naked foreign man shocked locals in Kamphaeng Phet after entering a convenience store and riding off on a motorcycle. Police later fined him for public indecency.

7. Ariana Grande Fan Jailed

An Australian man has been jailed for nine days in Singapore after jumping a barricade and grabbing Ariana Grande at a film premiere. He was labelled a serial intruder.

8. Name the New Tapir Calf

Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chon Buri is inviting the public to name a newborn female Malayan tapir. Participants can vote and win prizes, including cash and zoo memberships.