Report Thailand on Edge: Nationalist Rally Targets Cambodians After Flag Controversy

[webfact]

Pictures courtesy of Daily News

 

On 24th July, Thai activist Teh Or Chiwa and nearly 200 locals from Samut Prakan searched a Bang Pu condo for a group of Cambodians who were accused of disrespecting Thailand.

 

This followed a Facebook post showing the group holding Cambodian flags and planning a visit to Ta Muen Thom Temple on 27th July.

 

In response, Teh Or Chiwa, also known as Akharawut Buranaphon, incited fellow Thais on social media to confront what he termed as provocation. His post urged a gathering in Bang Pu to address those allegedly ungrateful for Thailand's hospitality.

 

The mission to locate the group, labelled "Gang without enough water to bathe," was conducted with police and immigration officials monitoring the situation closely to prevent violence. Despite the efforts, the group was not found, presumably having fled upon learning of the planned confrontation.

 

Police heightened their presence in Samut Prakan to monitor potential gatherings and ensure peace.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Daily News 2025-07-25

 

 

[sammieuk1]

The gang with no enough water to bathe' are not from the north that's for sure🤔

[MikeandDow]

Thai's with limited brain power, Total idiots 

[Artisi]

Idiots on both sides and both sides should be slapped down for their stupidity. 

[Gottfrid]

Totally uncalled for! Thai´s must understand to not let tension flare and lash out on single individuals because of their county´s bad decisions. Surely, it´s very bad timing from the Cambodians to do such a thing, but not really a big problem. They love their country, as well as Thais love theirs. Using common sense, that would be an easy thing to understand.

[matta01]

People can be divided into two large groups: those who are deceived by their feelings, and those who are deceived by their reason.

[ronster]

How many are volunteering to go to the border with a rifle ??

 

[jaywalker-2]

My daughter is 20, (grew up in Prasat, Surin)  Cambodians claim to have invented Som-tam, so she does not like Cambodians.

 

She has a long list of problems with Cambodia = somebody has been pumping the Propoganda.

Who is the Thai version of Josef Goebbels? And Vice versa?

 

 

[lordgrinz]

4 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Totally uncalled for! Thai´s must understand to not let tension flare and lash out on single individuals because of their county´s bad decisions. Surely, it´s very bad timing from the Cambodians to do such a thing, but not really a big problem. They love their country, as well as Thais love theirs. Using common sense, that would be an easy thing to understand.

 

The powder keg has been lit, there is no going back at this point, expect this type of thing to get worse.

[BarraMarra]

5 minutes ago, jaywalker-2 said:

My daughter is 20, (grew up in Prasat, Surin)  Cambodians claim to have invented Som-tam, so she does not like Cambodians.

 

She has a long list of problems with Cambodia = somebody has been pumping the Propoganda.

Who is the Thai version of Josef Goebbels? And Vice versa?

 

 

There not keen on Burmese Either come to think of it they only like the koreans and Chinese.

[Mangkhut]

5 hours ago, MikeandDow said:

Thai's with limited brain power, Total idiots 

The gang without enough water to bathe was hunted by the gang without working braincells….😆😆😆

[jaywalker-2]

4 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Totally uncalled for! Thai´s must understand to not let tension flare and lash out on single individuals because of their county´s bad decisions. Surely, it´s very bad timing from the Cambodians to do such a thing, but not really a big problem. They love their country, as well as Thais love theirs. Using common sense, that would be an easy thing to understand.

 

Totally agree.

 

20+ years since I visited Cambodia, nigh on a generation ago. They were still trying to find intellectuals after the genocide of the 1970's..

 

Looks like the crazy folks have found them. 

 

I worked with the Thai Army and Marine Corp...Never the Air Force, but I did see the F-16's flying daily....never heard of one crashing.

That puppy will rain HELL on the Opposing Forces.

 

 

[baansgr]

20 minutes ago, ronster said:

How many are volunteering to go to the border with a rifle ??

 

It wouldn't matter, seriously, my boy was given one round only for target practice due to not having enough to go around because of expense.

[hotchilli]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

On 24th July, Thai activist Teh Or Chiwa and nearly 200 locals from Samut Prakan searched a Bang Pu condo for a group of Cambodians who were accused of disrespecting Thailand.

Well that's one way to escalate things... start things like this in Thailand and Cambodians may go looking for Thais working in Cambodia.

be careful of your actions.

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Using common sense, that would be an easy thing to understand.

You can't use what you don't have

[Hellfire]

Nationalism feels powerful and unifying—until it comes face to face with another nationalism. That’s when the real trouble begins. Nationalism, by its very nature, cannot resolve even the smallest territorial dispute with another form of itself. When two national identities claim the same land or legacy, compromise becomes nearly impossible. It takes other ideologies—ones that transcend exclusive identity, like diplomacy, liberalism, or international cooperation—to step in and find a solution.

[bg53]

Stormy days ahead

[Aussie999]

4 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Totally uncalled for! Thai´s must understand to not let tension flare and lash out on single individuals because of their county´s bad decisions. Surely, it´s very bad timing from the Cambodians to do such a thing, but not really a big problem. They love their country, as well as Thais love theirs. Using common sense, that would be an easy thing to understand.

OMG, I'm agreeing with you..,but expecting Thais to use common-sense, is like mixing water and oil...it won't happen.....please take my comment the way it's meant to be, I know some oils will mix...

[lordgrinz]

The People's Party should run ads on TV displaying Hun Sen embracing Thaksin and his daughter smiling at Hun Sen's Birthday Party bash. Thaksin and Pheu Thai are all but dead at this point, I'm surprised riots aren't happening outside of his mansion.

[Bannoi]

1 hour ago, matta01 said:

People can be divided into two large groups: those who are deceived by their feelings, and those who are deceived by their reason.

 

What group would deceived by Trump belong to.

[black tabby12345]

6 hours ago, MikeandDow said:

Thai's with limited brain power, Total idiots 

 

Sheer acts of idiocy expecting the escalation of  the war without any winners.

Both sides only suffer own lossees  and damages as the conflict prolongs.

[off road pat]

1 hour ago, lordgrinz said:

 

The powder keg has been lit, there is no going back at this point, expect this type of thing to get worse.

There's always a possibility for reason to prevail !! Difficult, but not impossible. Maybe they will realize it when far too many people have died on both sides. 

[black tabby12345]

5 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Totally uncalled for! Thai´s must understand to not let tension flare and lash out on single individuals because of their county´s bad decisions. Surely, it´s very bad timing from the Cambodians to do such a thing, but not really a big problem. They love their country, as well as Thais love theirs. Using common sense, that would be an easy thing to understand.

 

 

These mobs( of both sides)  have something in common; well outside the artillery range.

Instigating from the complete green zone.

At the expense of those who fear the incoming shells/bombs.

[Burma Bill]

7 hours ago, MikeandDow said:

Thai's with limited brain power, Total idiots 

 

Yes indeed, also dangerous when provoked, stirring up Siamese s..t? 

 

Please note the word Siamese is now being used in the Khmer media. perhaps Yul Bryyner will appear!

 

the Siamese army launched an attack on the Khloch, Tathav and 333 mountain areas
*At 5:25 a.m., the Siamese army used cluster bombs to attack the Khloch area
*At 5:30 a.m., the Siamese army began attacking the Ta Moan and Takrabei temples.
*At 5:40 a.m., the Siamese army began attacking the Mom 3 area
*At 6:50 a.m., the Siamese army fired a second cluster bomb at Techo Ngom village, Choam Ksan district, Preah Vihear province.

 

https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501724820/ministry-of-national-defense-thai-army-launched-attacks-on-7-locations-using-cluster-munitions-which-are-prohibited-by-international-law-and-is-a-war-crime/

 

No further comment from me.

[GammaGlobulin]

1 hour ago, jaywalker-2 said:

 

Totally agree.

 

20+ years since I visited Cambodia, nigh on a generation ago. They were still trying to find intellectuals after the genocide of the 1970's..

 

Looks like the crazy folks have found them. 

 

I worked with the Thai Army and Marine Corp...Never the Air Force, but I did see the F-16's flying daily....never heard of one crashing.

That puppy will rain HELL on the Opposing Forces.

 

 

 

Who does not love the smell of napalm in the morning?

 

Probably nobody doesn't.

 

[Freddy42OZ]

I hate most forms of Nationalism. 

Saying you are proud to be <insert nationality> is stupid unless you've lived in multiple countries and <your country> really is better. 

 

[Reddavy]

7 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Totally uncalled for! Thai´s must understand to not let tension flare and lash out on single individuals because of their county´s bad decisions. Surely, it´s very bad timing from the Cambodians to do such a thing, but not really a big problem. They love their country, as well as Thais love theirs. Using common sense, that would be an easy thing to understand.

Asians with common sense 😤Do me a favour they worry more about that loss of face BS than common sense. 

[ujayujay]

LBCA....Limited Brain Cell Activists

[SOTIRIOS]

...One Way To 'Forgive & Forget' Any Government Wrongdoings Or Shortcomings... (?)

[harryviking]

9 hours ago, MikeandDow said:

Thai's with limited brain power, Total idiots 

Started to get used to just that.....😆😆