Shiva Temples at Heart of Thailand-Cambodia Clashes: All About Prasat Preah Vihear, Prasat Ta Muen Thom

Shiva temples at heart of Thailand-Cambodia clashes: All about Prasat Preah Vihear, Prasat Ta Muen Thom

Thailand-Cambodia clashes: Prasat Preah Vihear and Prasat Ta Muen Thom, both Khmer-era Hindu temples about 95 miles apart, are two of the key sites where tensions flared on Thursday.

Amid Thailand-Cambodia tensions over Ta Muen Thom, a look at Cambodia's iconic Hindu temples

A massive unrest erupted between Cambodia and Thailand on July 24 along their long‑disputed border near the TaMuen Thom temple and surrounding areas, including Surin, Ubon and Ratchathani. The conflict began after the explosion of a landmine, where both sides accused each other. The two sides fired small arms, artillery and rockets at each other, killing several people on both sides. Cambodia is known for its rich Buddhist heritage but not many …

Cambodian nationals throng Chanthaburi border checkpoint to return home

More than 2,000 Cambodian nationals have crossed back into their home country via Ban Laem permanent checkpoint in Pong Nam Ron district of Chanthaburi on Friday morning, following renewed clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border near Ta Muen Thom temple ruins.

Thai Acting PM warns clashes with Cambodia could escalate into war; What triggered the conflict?

Hostilities have spread across six flashpoints along a 209 km border stretch, with initial clashes erupting near the 11th-century Ta Muen Thom temple, between Thailand’s Surin province and Cambodia’s Oddar Meanchey.

Ancient Hindu temple with Shivling and the Thailand-Cambodia war

Ancient Hindu temples are part of the area, the dispute over which has sparked a war between Thailand and Cambodia. The clashes began after Cambodian drones were reportedly spotted near the Ta Muen Temple Complex, a group of 11th-century Khmer Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. This is all about the 1,000-year-old Prasat Ta Muen Thom temple and how it turned into a Buddhist centre.

Why Thailand And Cambodia Are Actually At War: An Ancient Temple And Lines Drawn Over A Century Ago

An armed conflict has once again flared up on the border between Cambodia and Thailand. The clashes that escalated yesterday are deeply rooted in the region’s history and carry a complex web of colonial past, cultural heritage, nationalist passions, and contemporary political instability. The main cause of this conflict is neither oil nor territorial expansion, […] The post Why Thailand And Cambodia Are Actually At War: An Ancient Temple And Lin…