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3 days ago
- Politics
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Thai online users shared edited report about Cambodia landmine incident
As border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia continued to simmer following a deadly clash in May 2025, social media users shared a news segment with an altered news chyron falsely claiming it shows a Cambodian soldier injured after stepping on a landmine. But the original news clip shows a Thai woman who was hurt in a landmine explosion in 2023. "Cambodian soldiers planted a mine, but one stepped on it himself and was seriously injured," reads a Thai-language X post shared on July 14, 2025. The post includes a 14-second video that shows several uniformed personnel helping someone lying on the ground, with a chyron that reads: "Shocking! Cambodian soldier steps on their own landmine, loses leg". The posts emerged as a long-standing border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia escalated into a deadly clash in May 2025, killing one Cambodian soldier (archived link). The incident soured relations between Phnom Penh and Bangkok -- causing the closure of border crossings as Cambodia banned fuel and gas imports from Thailand (archived link). Cambodia media reported that as the border dispute heats up, its army trained border soldiers in mine detection and demining techniques (archived link). The country remains littered with mines, discarded ammunition and other arms from decades of war starting in the 1960s. It had aimed to be mine-free by 2025, but the government pushed the deadline back by five years because of funding challenges and new landmine fields found along the Thai border (archived link). The same claim has also been shared in an X post and on TikTok. But the original news segment shows officials tending to an injured Thai woman two years ago. A reverse image search on Google led to a longer YouTube video published by Thai broadcaster Channel 7 News on May 28, 2023 (archived link). The footage matches the video in the false post at the 1:18 mark. The original headline reads: "Officials rush to help Thai woman in Sa Kaeo after stepping on a landmine -- severed foot, heavy bleeding." Corresponding news reports by local media say the 46-year-old Thai woman was injured by a landmine while foraging in the Thai-Cambodian border area, losing her left foot (archived here and here). AFP observed the Thai-language news chyron in the clip contained misspellings and formatting inconsistencies, indicating it was digitally manipulated. The original text was replaced to suggest the incident involved Cambodian forces. Khmer Times also reported that a Cambodian soldier was also injured while trying to save the Thai woman in the same incident (archived link). AFP has debunked other misinformation related to the Cambodia-Thailand border dispute.
Daily Telegraph
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Telegraph
Kmart releases $29 mini digital camera keychain
Don't miss out on the headlines from Real Life. Followed categories will be added to My News. Budget retail giant Kmart has sparked a frenzy with the release of a $29 keychain, with the item selling out online just days after the brand shared it to social media. The retail store shared a clip to TikTok of the keychain showing it also doubled as a mini digital camera that came with a charging cable and memory card. Kmart's video showed a woman attaching the item to her car keys, before turning it on and taking happy snaps with a friend. 'Say hello to Kmart's $29 mini digital camera,' the promo video states. Social media users promptly lost their minds over the reveal that it was not only a cute accessory but a functional piece of technology. '30 dollars is wild,' one social media user commented. Another added: 'I don't need it, I don't need it, I don't need, I don't need, but I'm afraid I might have to get it.' 'I ran to Kmart today and got four of them. Originally went to get for the three kids … had to get myself one. They are so freaking worth it,' another said. One social media user commented: 'The quality on it is actually really good.' 'This is soooo cuteeeee I want oneeeeee,' another said. One commented: 'Now why would you ever want this.' 'Other than for kids who don't have phones … why? We have cameras with us every day,' one said. 'Saw on TikTok. Immediately left TikTok and went to the Kmart website. Ordered. Paid. Impatiently waiting for order to arrive even though I literally ordered seconds ago,' another commented. Since the video was shared, it has sold out online and many said they couldn't find it in stores. Kmart took to social media once again to calm shoppers, writing: 'Rest assure more stock will arrive soon.' ️ Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the brand commented on its popularity. 'Kmart is delighted to see our Mini Digital Camera resonate so strongly with customers and gain viral attention,' a Kmart spokesperson told 'Its popularity reflects a growing appreciation for products that blend nostalgic appeal with practical, everyday functionality. At just $29, this compact and easy-to-use camera is perfect for capturing spontaneous moments, whether at home, travelling, or on the move. Best of all, it comes as a complete pack with a charging cable and memory card included. 'The resurgence of retro-inspired tech speaks to a desire for simplicity, sentimentality and self-expression. At Kmart, we're proud to offer thoughtfully designed products that spark joy and create meaningful connections with our community.' Kmart has released a $29 keychain. Picture: TikTok/Kmart It's not the first time that the budget retailer released a piece of tech with a Y2K feel that caught the attention of shoppers. In March, it dropped a $39 Digital Video Recorder and it promptly went viral on TikTok. The compact camera featured a two-inch LCD screen, offers up to 16x digital zoom, and records in 720p HD — perfect for creating home movies reminiscent of the 90s and early 2000s. It also included an SD card, which you can insert into your laptop to transfer the files. 'The Y2K aesthetic is back, and so is the love for digital cameras and camcorders,' a Kmart spokesperson told 'The Digital Video Recorder brings retro charm with a modern twist — perfect for snapping candid moments and recording memories in a fun, nostalgic way without breaking the bank. 'We know Kmart customers love a good throwback, and these products have made it easy to join the trend. These budget-friendly gadgets offer a simple, no-fuss way to capture life's everyday adventures.' That doubles as a digital camera. Picture: TikTok/Kmart 'Kmart just released little handy cams,' said influencer @cocodevile. 'I'm going see if I can find it before anyone else gets it cause I know they're going be very popular'. Once they found the item, they took it home and gave it a whirl, claiming 'the quality is very bad' but 'I like that'. It's the grainy, low-resolution footage that brought back a wave of childhood memories for Coco and their followers. 'The quality is so Y2K,' one person commented, while another noted: 'I feel like this would be cool if you want to film your life like it's the 80s/90s. Nostalgic aesthetic. Pretty cool for the price'. Another declared that they wanted to have the digital video recorders on tables at their wedding for guests to film candid content. The hype has already influenced many, with one stating, 'I bought one last night,' and another saying: 'Excellent review, I have been influenced and will be buying for the nostalgia, thank you'. Originally published as Aussies lose it over now sold out $29 Kmart 'keychain'
