29/09/2025
From Indian actor Gagan Malik's FB page:
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Namo Buddhaya
I sincerely apologise to all my Thai fans if my recent visit to Cambodia caused any hurt. Thailand is my second home, and I hold this country in the deepest respect.
Earlier this year, I was appointed as Cambodiaβs Tourism Goodwill Ambassador without any compensation. However, in light of the recent conflict and out of respect for Thailand, I have formally resigned from this role and stepped away from all related responsibilities. My decision is final and made with complete clarity.
This was also my very first time bringing a group to visit Cambodia for three days, followed by five days in Thailand. I never intended to cause any upset.
For the past ten years, I have worked on many projects in Thailand to help propagate Buddhism with all my pure heart. I am also building a temple in India inspired by Thai art, as a tribute to my love and respect for Thailand.
Thailand will always hold a very special place in my heart. I sincerely apologise once again for any hurt caused, and I promise to be much more mindful in the future. I truly hope the Thai people will understand me better, and I will continue to do my best to honor this beautiful country.
I am forever grateful for your love and support. π
**Just to clarify, I am not Himanshu Soni that played the role of Lord Buddha in the series. Instead, I played the roles of Lord Rama, Lord Narayana, and Lord Krishna in the series 'Ramayan' and 'Hanuman', and as Prince Siddhartha in the Sri Lankan film
'Sri Siddhartha Gautama.
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Pravit Rojanaphruk's take: So sorry to see the Thai-Cambodian conflict dragging foreigners into the zero-sum game.
