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.

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 replaces Hindu deity in disputed border area

A BUDDHA sta­tue has been built on Thailand's disputed border with Cambodia, Bangkok's army said, the same site where it ...