Overseasidol.com — Thai actress Mai Davika has found herself at the center of controversy after a photo shared by VOGUE Thailand on social media triggered outrage among Cambodian netizens.
The image, which was meant to promote Mai’s feature, has been accused of disrespecting Cambodia, fueling online debates and calls for a boycott.
The controversy began with an official photo of Mai from an event in Cambodia, where she was interviewed by VOGUE.
In the published image, the magazine added the text “2025 Cambodia” at the bottom, positioned near her feet.
This seemingly minor detail became a flashpoint when the photo was later circulated by unknown parties, allegedly as part of a campaign to provoke anger among Cambodian audiences.
Many Cambodian netizens interpreted the placement of the text as a symbol of “stepping on Cambodia”.
For some, this was viewed as a sign of humiliation and disrespect toward their country. The edited image quickly went viral, sparking heated backlash across social media.
Thousands of comments poured into Mai’s Instagram account, with many demanding a public apology.
Others called for a widespread boycott, urging fans to unfollow and stop supporting the Thai star.
Hashtags calling for a halt to support for Mai began trending, amplifying the controversy further.
The incident has stirred emotions against the backdrop of heightened Thailand-Cambodia tensions, intensifying the public’s reaction.
As of now, neither Mai Davika nor VOGUE Thailand has released an official statement regarding the issue.
