Thais and Cambodians slug it out on social media, as border tensions flare

Border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia escalate as social media users from both countries engage in heated exchanges over ownership of temples, territories, traditional dances, costumes, food, and sports. The conflict, which led to deadly attacks, has sparked divisive online debates with hashtags like #CambodiaOpenedFire and #ThailandOpenedFire circulating. Concerns are raised about hate-mongering and potential consequences of misinformation spread on social media, adding to the historical and cultural rivalry between the nations. Despite calls for ceasefire, political leaders like Thaksin Shinawatra and Hun Sen continue to exchange public jabs on platforms like X, further fueling the dispute.