Ta Krabey Temple was destroyed this week during the latest round of fighting along the Cambodia-Thailand border. According to Cambodia’s Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, the destruction occurred on 8 December 2025 amid Thai air and artillery operations in the area. The Ministry has formally condemned the Thai military and is calling for international accountability.
Photos from the site show extensive structural collapse, with the temple reduced to rubble. Sandbags are visible around parts of the structure, though no explanation has been confirmed for their presence.
Even in a militarized border zone, why was there a need to completely annihilate an ancient Khmer temple that had stood for centuries? Whatever the tactical context, the outcome is the permanent loss of a cultural heritage site that cannot be rebuilt or replaced.
Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) F-16A/B Multirole Fighters destroyed the Chai Chum Nia Bridge in Thomoda Commune, Veal Veng District, Pursat Province, Cambodia, cutting off key supply and logistics routes used by Cambodian forces.
Summary of the Situation as of the morning of December 13:
- On December 13, 2025, Thai forces are using two F-16 fighter jets, dropping seven bombs on the following targets:
- At 05:50 am, Thai forces dropped one bomb to destroy a hotel building at Thma Da.
- At 05:55 am, Thai forces dropped another bomb to destroy a hotel building.
- At 06:02 am, Thai forces dropped one bomb to destroy Chei Chomnas Bridge.
- At 06:07 am, Thai forces dropped another bomb to destroy Chei Chomnas Bridge.
- At 06:12 am, Thai forces dropped one more bomb to destroy Chei Chomnas Bridge (Old Bridge).
The ministry also confirmed that the Thai forces have not stopped the bombing yet and are still continuing the attack.
Thailand always claims that Cambodia opened fire first—but what the fuck is this? How can you talk about peace with actions like this? Attacking at 2 a.m. for what, while Cambodian people were sleeping?
You are completely out of mind right now Siam.
Thailand is the source of the invasion.
#CambodiaNeedPeace
#JusticeForCambodia
Although Cambodia & Thailand are said to have agreed to stop fighting in a call with US President Donald Trump, the Thai navy struck Koh Kong province at the early hours of 13 December, causing lots of residents to flee for safety.
#CambodianVoiceMatters#JusticeForCambodia
As Thailand continues to hold 18 Cambodian soldiers in military custody, concern is mounting among scholars in Cambodia and the United States who are urging urgent international intervention to secure their release.
Read more: https://t.co/Hnlc7NY6ie
Cambodia writes in mounting alarm as the armed conflict along the Cambodia–Thailand border has caused unmistakable and irreparable harm to Preah Vihear Temple—a UNESCO World Heritage Site entrusted to your care.
Read more: https://t.co/5uTqLNAHCp
This is ridiculous!
Thailand is the one who still open fire several minutes after the ceasefire agreement hour
At 12:02 Thailand still dropped one last bomb at Srei Snam District of Siem Reap Province,Cambodia
#ExposeThailandLies
In the heart of Southeast Asia, stone temples rise from the earth like the echoes of an ancient world. Weathered by time, they stand in solemn stillness—majestic, intricate, and sacred. These structures predate the Siamese kingdom. They were not crafted by Thai dynasties nor born of Siamese vision. They were built by Khmer kings—ancestors of today’s Cambodians—long before the 13th century, before Sukhothai marked what some now call the birth of Thailand.
Read more: https://t.co/xsl7aNN2ys
Thailand is literally going to war against history. @UNESCO world heritage site Preah Vihear continues to get hit.
You can conquer our territory
You can rob our treasures
But you can’t erase our history/identity
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