Nationalists Exploiting 'Scarlet Heart Thailand' Debate, Undermining Thai-Myanmar Ties: Expert
An expert on Myanmar warns that the controversy over costume designs in the Thai drama 'Scarlet Heart Thailand' is being exploited by nationalists in both countries, potentially damaging Thai-Myanmar relations. The issue is being used in Thailand to incite anti-Myanmar worker sentiment and in Myanmar to encourage the return of those who fled conflict.
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