A social media experiment by Cambodian leader Hun Sen has uncovered alleged foreign interference. He tested Facebook by posting a photo of his son, then monitored the response. This move aimed to detect if external forces were manipulating his account.
The post, which included a brief message, was part of an effort to see if outsiders were tampering with his online presence. Hun Sen revealed that the post was a test to check for external interference on his Facebook account. He suggested that foreign actors, possibly from Bangkok, were involved in a systematic attempt to disrupt his social media.
This isn’t just about geographical invasion, he implied, but also about online meddling. Hun Sen connected this to Thailand’s internal political conflicts, stating that despite Thai efforts, their domestic issues remain unresolved. He expressed confidence that Thailand would soon have a new leader, but didn’t reveal who it would be, instead asking people to use their imagination.
Hun Sen advised Thailand to focus on its internal problems rather than creating issues for him. His experiment highlights concerns about social media manipulation and foreign interference in regional politics. The situation underscores the complexity of online interactions and their potential impact on geopolitical relationships.