Thailand erects Buddha statue where once stood Vishnu statue; Cambodia is furious: What is the issue and why is it sensitive?

This dispute began after a clash between Thai and Cambodian soldiers in December 2025.

Buddha statue replaces Hindu deity's idol at disputed Thailand–Cambodia border site

A newly installed Buddha statue at a disputed Thailand-Cambodia border site has reignited tensions, after Thai forces earlier ...

Thailand Vishnu statue demolition row: Thailand installs Buddha statue at the same site amid border dispute with Cambodia

Thailand has installed a Buddha statue at the disputed Thailand-Cambodia border, replacing a demolished Lord Vishnu statue.

Buddha Statue Built In Place Of Hindu Idol On Disputed Thai-Cambodia Border

A Buddha statue has been built on Thailand's disputed border with Cambodia, Bangkok's army said Saturday, the same site where ...
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Buddha Statue Meanings: 8 Symbolic Poses & Postures

Buddha statues as decor have been growing more popular recently. They're favorite items for people who like spiritually-themed decor, and you'll find them in all sizes and materials. Many of the ...
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China's Buddha artisans carve out a living from dying trade

In a dimly lit workshop in eastern China, craftsman Zhang measured and shaped a block of wood into a foot as dozens of ...
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Giant Buddha statue in N.J. a draw for many faiths

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. -- Just off a state highway in New Jersey, one of the largest statues of the Buddha in the United States appears unexpectedly in the middle of a backyard. It rises 30 feet high ...
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Giant statue of the Buddha in New Jersey becomes interfaith hub and spiritual home for many

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — Just off a ...