In a 90-second TikTok clip that shook the social media scene, Vietnamese influencer Hua Quoc Anh found himself in hot waters after overlaying the Thai flag on an image of Cambodia’s Angkor Wat.

 

The influencer faced a hefty US$300 fine (approximately 10,000 baht) and a stern meeting with the authorities.

 

Vietnam, known for its tight grip on social media in the one-party state, flexed its censorship muscles in an unexpected arena – a bizarre clash over cultural sensitivity. Quoc Anh’s creative faux pas sparked a frenzy, highlighting the murky waters of online content legality in a nation more accustomed to censoring political or human rights discussions.

Human Rights Watch deputy Asia director Phil Robertson called the incident ridiculous and urged Hanoi to champion free speech rather than fretting over upsetting Phnom Penh.

 

by Puntid Tantivangphaisal Puntid

Photo courtesy of Nikkei Asia

 

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Ankgor Wat used to be in Thailand, before the French stole it.

1 hour ago, Danderman123 said:

Ankgor Wat used to be in Thailand, before the French stole it.

 

Like the USA used to be part of the United Kingdom , which in turn was part of the Roman Empire , so maybe Italy should reclaim it .

 

But then again , a lot of Thailand was part of the Khmer Empire so ...........time passes and things change.....sometimes quite a lot.

 

 

Edited January 6, 20242 yr by Denim

8 minutes ago, Denim said:

 

Like the USA used to be part of the United Kingdom , which in turn was part of the Roman Empire , so maybe Italy should reclaim it .

 

 

I wish to god they would, somebody needs to.

3 hours ago, Mike Lister said:

I wish to god they would, somebody needs to.

Vikings got there first :-)

But after all "strange happenings" on that continent last decade, not sure we want it :-)

 

4 hours ago, Denim said:

 

Like the USA used to be part of the United Kingdom , which in turn was part of the Roman Empire , so maybe Italy should reclaim it .

 

But then again , a lot of Thailand was part of the Khmer Empire so ...........time passes and things change.....sometimes quite a lot.

 

 

USA was never found... it always belonged to the native Indians.

6 hours ago, Danderman123 said:

Ankgor Wat used to be in Thailand, before the French stole it.

 

They did a hell of a job moving it.

 

This might be a gesture of good will toward the Cambodians, who still haven't forgiven VN for invading in the 1978, even though it rescued them from Pol Pot.

 

1 hour ago, bendejo said:

 

They did a hell of a job moving it.

 

This might be a gesture of good will toward the Cambodians, who still haven't forgiven VN for invading in the 1978, even though it rescued them from Pol Pot.

 

To be clear, the Siem Riep area used to be part of Thailand, and Thai was the local language.

 

It was basically the same as Isaan, part of the reason so many Thais on the north side of the border speaker a Khmer dialect - there didn't used to be a border between Siem Riep and Isaan.

3 hours ago, Olav Seglem said:

Vikings got there first :-)

But after all "strange happenings" on that continent last decade, not sure we want it :-)

 

I think the Inuit people got there a wee bit before "Vikings" were a thing 😂

Edited January 6, 20242 yr by mikebike

8 hours ago, Denim said:

 

Like the USA used to be part of the United Kingdom , which in turn was part of the Roman Empire , so maybe Italy should reclaim it .

 

But then again , a lot of Thailand was part of the Khmer Empire so ...........time passes and things change.....sometimes quite a lot.

 

 

I think you will find the island's of Britain were already occupied by the kingdoms of local tribes of Britain's, Celts, Picts well before the Romans who never quite completed their conquest. But, I know what you mean I'm just being a D. sorry pedantic... lol

41 minutes ago, BritScot said:

I think you will find the island's of Britain were already occupied by the kingdoms of local tribes of Britain's, Celts, Picts well before the Romans who never quite completed their conquest. But, I know what you mean I'm just being a D. sorry pedantic... lol

 

Yup, after all, the Romans never built Stonehenge ,Maiden Castle , Silbury Hill etc.

 

That's something I really miss about England. So much history that has survived the ravages of time and can be easily visited. Thailand does not have as many such places. Some yes, but nowhere near as many.

10 hours ago, Danderman123 said:

Ankgor Wat used to be in Thailand, before the French stole it.

No, it didn't. 

 

The area of modern Siem Reap was once controlled by the Thai king but it was never "in Thailand".

2 hours ago, Danderman123 said:

To be clear, the Siem Riep area used to be part of Thailand, and Thai was the local language.

 

It was basically the same as Isaan, part of the reason so many Thais on the north side of the border speaker a Khmer dialect - there didn't used to be a border between Siem Riep and Isaan.

Not quite correct.

 

Siem Reap was never part of Thailand. It was, for a short time, controlled by the then Thai King but it was not part of Thailand. The name Siem Reap translates as "victory over Siam". Given by the Cambodian King when the Thais were repelled.

 

The reason many Thais near to the now border with Cambodia speak Northern Khmer is because it's their heritage. Parts of lower Isaan were in Cambodia, until Thailand moved the border south.

 

Hence the disputed claim on Khmer temples along the border. Built by Northern Khmers (Cambodians) but now within Thai borders.

15 hours ago, Denim said:

 

Yup, after all, the Romans never built Stonehenge ,Maiden Castle , Silbury Hill etc.

 

That's something I really miss about England. So much history that has survived the ravages of time and can be easily visited. Thailand does not have as many such places. Some yes, but nowhere near as many.

But the Romans gave you roads and plumbing.

I thank the movie " Life of Brian " for this information