“Thailand Explains Demolishing of Vishnu Statue on the Thailand-Cambodia Border”, Hinduism Today, December 26, 2025
“THAILAND, December 25, 2025 (theweek.in): A day after India expressed concern over the demolition of a Lord Vishnu statue by the Thai Military on the Thailand-Cambodia border, the Thai authorities have issued a clarification on the act, stating the demolished structure was not a “registered religious site”.
The Thai-Cambodian border press centre issued a statement on Thursday to alleviate India’s wrath, stating that the statue was installed recently. “The actions were not intended to involve religion, beliefs, or disrespect any sacred entities, but were solely for the purpose of area management and security, following the Thai side’s regaining control of areas under Thailand’s sovereignty,” it said.
The center said that the statue was a later addition and not an officially registered religious site. “The action was therefore taken to confirm control of the area, minimize the risk of misunderstandings, and prevent the use of symbols that could lead to further tension,” it clarified……”
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