Preah Vihear Temple: The Aftermath of the Destruction
PREAH VIHEAR - Cambodianess saw first-hand the damages that Preah Vihear temple experienced during the 2025 Cambodia-Thailand border clashes.
Preah Vihear, which has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008, sustained extensive damage across nearly all areas, from the first to the fifth gopura and the ancient staircase, stretching over a distance of approximately 800 meters.
Walls, ancient stone pathways and previously restored architectural structures were all affected. Stone fragments lay scattered across the ground, with many pieces shattered into small bits, as if the sandstone had crumbled into sand.
About 70,000 broken stone pieces have been collected after the clashes, all have been catalogued for restoration.
Bomb craters, both large and small, were still visible across the temple complex. Officials from the Cambodian Mine Action Authority have been working to determine the types of weapons used by the Thai military as well as the locations where the munitions landed.
Almost 1,600 artillery shells were bombarded by the Thai armed forces onto Preah Vihear temple, accounting for 501 directions of fire.
According to the National Authority of Preah Vihear, a total of 562 areas of damage have been reported all across the temple. These include structural deformation, surface damage, projectile damage, and loss of architectural ornament.
Local officials said the destruction is so severe that conservation and restoration efforts face major challenges. It remains unclear when restoration can resume, given the extent of the damage and ongoing security concerns.
Constructed in phases since the 9th century CE, Preah Vihear is one of the most important archaeological sites of Cambodia, standing over 600 meters above sea level on a prominent Dangrek mountain range.
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Please be informed of the situation along the CambodiaโThailand border, where Thai military forces have continued their armed aggression, targeting civilian areas, in the 5th Military Region, Chok Chey and Prey Chan villages, Oโ Bei Choan, Oโ Chrov district, Banteay Meanchey province, on December 26, 2025:
1- From 7:00am to 2:30pm, the Thai military fired approximately 250 shells into the area of Chok Chey village, Oโ Bei Choan, Oโ Chrov district, Banteay Meanchey province.
2- From 7:00am to 2:30pm, the Thai military fired approximately 110 shells into the rea of Prey Chan village, Oโ Bei Choan, Oโ Chrov district, Banteay Meanchey province.
The brutal actions above are indiscriminate attacks by the Thai military, a serious violation of international humanitarian law.
Cambodian forces will continue to monitor closely and remain vigilant in fulfilling their role of firmly protecting Cambodia's territorial integrity and the people.
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It is advised that fellow citizens to stay informed through official channels and to cooperate fully with the directives issued by local authorities
Further detailed information will be provided later as the situation develops.
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What is Thaiโs religion? ๐น๐ญ Thailand is secular
Has no religion. Cambodia strongly condemns the illegal destruction of ancient temples and shrines by Thai soldiers on the sovereign territory of the Kingdom of Cambodia!
- Buddhism Pagoda (Buddhist religion)
- Takrabei Temple dedicated to "Shiva" (Brahmin religion)
- Statue of "Vishnu" (Brahmin religion).
All ancient temples and statues in Cambodia were built as sacred places, not for decoration. Thailand must be held responsible for its actions!
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Thailandโs current dynasty is the Chakri Dynastyโnamed after Chakra, the weapon of Vishnu.
Each king is revered as Rama, Vishnuโs incarnation.
Yet Thai politicians and soldiers destroy Vishnu statues on Cambodian territory, while praying for the Thai royal familyโs blessings.
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Thai military forcesโ attack on Cambodia in the 4th Military Region at the border area of Srei Snam District, Siem Reap province, on December 15, 2025:
- At 10:08 a.m., the Thai military flew F-16 fighter jet to drop a bomb at the border area of Oโ Jik bridge, Srei Snam district, Siem Ream province.
- At 10:11 a.m., the Thai military flew F-16 fighter jet to drop a bomb at the border area of Oโ Jik bridge, Srei Snam district, Siem Ream province.
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Thai influencer Manassatian Luprasert published a manipulated image depicting President Donald J. Trump being violently drop-kicked in the face by a Thai soldier. The post received over 122,000 positive reactions.
This is not humor or satire. It is the promotion of political violence against a sitting U.S. president.
The United States and Thailand trade approximately $88 billion annually and maintain long-standing security and defense cooperation. Publicly glorifying violence against the leader of a strategic partner is reckless and damaging to bilateral relations.
This does not represent all Thai people, but it does reflect a serious failure to condemn extremist content from influential voices.
Given the nature of the image and the scale of engagement, the U.S. State Department and the U.S. Secret Service should review and investigate this matter to determine whether it constitutes a threat, incitement, or coordinated disinformation targeting the President of the United States.
Silence sends the wrong message.
Political violence must be rejected.
Allies must hold influencers accountable.
Respect between nations matters.
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At 10:08 am on December 15, Thai military forces used F-16 aircraft to drop two bombs in the areas of Chong Kal District and Srei Snam District, Siem Reap Province, near refugee camps, penetrating more than 100 kilometers into Cambodian territory.
This video shows students at a school in Srei Snam District running away after Thai forces dropped bombs near their school.
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