Current Events Series EP2: Unpacking Thailand's Role in Conflict w/Cambodia
About this episode
Rita Phetmixay discusses Thailand's involvement in the conflict with Cambodia, reflecting on personal connections and historical context.
In Episode 2 of Healing Out Lao’d, Rita unpacks Thailand’s role in the ongoing conflict with Cambodia through the lens of nationalism, colonial legacy, and cultural appropriation. With Lao and Thai Isaan roots, Rita reflects on how this war hits close to home — especially after her cousin had to evacuate due to a bomb hitting her city in Thailand. This episode further explores the history of the Preah Vihear Temple dispute, how borders drawn by colonial powers continue to drive tension, and h...
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