The emergence of ultranationalist sentiment in Cambodia following the box-office success of the Thai period romcom Love Destiny, or Bupphesanniwas 2, is very unfortunate.
Over the past several weeks, some ultranationalist elements in the neighbouring country have denounced the film, which stars Ranee "Bella" Campen, a well-known face in Cambodia, and Thanavat Vatthanaputi, the lead actor.
These extreme nationalists have called for the projection of Thailand's so-called "soft power" to be banned.
