The toxic nationalism of the Thai-Cambodia border crisis
Bangkok's rush to punish neighbor may hurt industries, stoke political dysfunction
Don Pathan
August 26, 2025 17:05 JST
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Don Pathan is a Thailand-based security analyst.
Following the border clashes that erupted on July 24 and lasted five days until a ceasefire was reached, Thai people from all walks of life are united in their anger against Cambodia and have come together to punish their eastern neighbor in any way they can -- despite knowing that their toxic nationalism comes with a heavy price.
More than 40 people were killed and about 300,000 were displaced by cross-border attacks on both countries. Not only are bilateral ties at a new low, the social and economic fabric of these two nations whose people share similar cultural traits -- residents along both sides of the border are predominantly Khmer-speakers -- has been ripped apart.
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