Thailand has denied that its removal of a Hindu statue erected by Cambodian troops in a disputed border area was a mark of religious disrespect, amid a growing outcry from Indians as well as Cambodians. “We have seen reports on the demolition of a statue of a Hindu religious deity … located in an area affected by the ongoing Thailand-Cambodia border dispute,” it quoted spokesperson Shri Randhir Jaiswal as saying. “A destroyed statue cannot be compared with the limbs our soldiers have lost, nor can it be compared with acts of desecration. (Story continues below)The reported demolition of a Vishnu icon at the Cambodia–Thailand border is deeply troubling. Sacred religious symbols are not collateral damage; they represent living traditions, history, and identity for millions.

Source: Bangkok Post December 25, 2025 21:15 UTC