Hi Detlef, thanks for posting yours. As you know attributions are often difficult in this region but I think we can say these are mainly a Khmer influenced design. Similar knives exist in Thailand and other parts of Laos but seem to usually have different tips and handle designs. In the case of your example I am positive it is Khmer because of the spine decoration. I previously owned a small chopper and make with the same style fo work which also were marked with the engraved name of the kingdom of Cambodia (កម្ពុជា). Pics attached.
So I think we can safely say this style likely comes from the area where modern day Cambodia meets southern Laos and Thailand.
I'm including some pics of the fancy handle on mine and the spines which are very thick.
Hope you are recovering well, I had the same operation some years ago.
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