Cambodia Bans Thai Fruits, Soap Operas Amid Border Tensions

In a surreal twist, Cambodia has banned Thai fruits and soap operas, turning markets barren and TV screens blank, as border tensions escalate following a deadly clash. This move leaves citizens pondering: 'What will we snack on and watch now?'
This ban, a response to a May 28 skirmish that left a Cambodian soldier dead, has sparked nationalist fervor. With Thai exports to Cambodia exceeding $5.2 billion in 2024, the economic impact looms large, as both nations brace for a fruitless and drama-free standoff.
As Cambodia reroutes internet traffic to avoid Thai networks, citizens find themselves in a digital limbo, highlighting the far-reaching consequences of this escalating dispute.