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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Maroosha Muzaffar

Cambodian beauty queen sparks row by accusing Thailand of starting border war

A newly crowned Cambodian beauty queen ignited a row after using her pageant stage to accuse Thailand of triggering border hostilities and detaining Cambodian troops.

Chouri Laorhours, named Miss Teen Cambodia 2025 on Sunday, delivered a speech that quickly ruffled feathers in Thailand.

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