Kuala Lampur, Dec. 26 -- Ceasefire talks between Thailand and Cambodia have resumed, yet clashes continue along the border.

This uneasy coexistence of diplomacy and violence reveals a deeper truth: the conflict is no longer driven solely by territorial disputes or military miscalculation.

It is now sustained by domestic political forces that conventional ceasefires are ill-suited to contain.

Thai nationalism today is not primarily about borders or historical grievances.

It is increasingly shaped by public anger over cross-border scams, trafficking syndicates, and cybercrime-and by the widespread belief that these activities persist because enforcement remains weak, selective, or compromised.

This has given rise to a distinct politica...