Quote:As the Thailand-Cambodia conflict escalates, a deeper power struggle—far beyond borders and headlines—is quietly coming into view. Public attention has focused on military clashes and diplomatic statements. But beneath the surface, a more complex network of power, interests, and hidden arrangements is shaping how this conflict unfolds. In this episode, we examine what the strikes and escalations have revealed—and why recent developments point to forces operating well beyond the battlefield. From cross-border criminal networks and opaque institutional expansions, to shifting internal dynamics and growing public unease, a broader picture begins to emerge. We also look at why certain models once operating overseas appear to be reconfiguring, and how regional instability may be exposing deeper structural struggles. The sharp contrast between official narratives and public reactions offers an important clue into where real pressure is building. This is not just a story about Cambodia or Thailand. It is about how power moves, how interests realign, and why conflicts on the surface often conceal far deeper struggles beneath.