Archive · 12 Dec 2025
India Concerned Over Preah Vihear Damage in Thailand-Cambodia Clashes
There is a fight happening between Thailand and Cambodia near a very old and important temple called Preah Vihear.
This temple is a special place that belongs to everyone in the world, and India is worried that it might get damaged.
India has asked both countries to stop fighting and talk things out peacefully.
Many people have had to leave their homes because of the fighting, and some people have been hurt or even killed.
The temple is very old, dating back to the 11th century, and is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
UNESCO, the organization that protects special places, is also worried and has asked both countries to protect the temple.
Everyone hopes that the fighting will stop soon so that the temple and the people can be safe.
India has expressed concern over reports of damage to conservation facilities at the Preah Vihear temple during Thailand-Cambodia border clashes.
The temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a shared cultural heritage of humanity, with India involved in its preservation.
Both Thailand and Cambodia accuse each other of initiating the conflict, which has resulted in casualties and displacement of civilians.
Cambodia reports 10 civilian fatalities, including an infant, and 60 injuries, with over 190,000 people displaced.
Thailand reports 9 soldier fatalities and over 120 injuries, with nearly 200,000 civilians taking shelter in refugee camps.
- Who
- India, Thailand, Cambodia, UNESCO
- What
- Border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia near the Preah Vihear temple, with concerns over damage to the UNESCO World Heritage Site
- When
- Border conflict reignited on Sunday, with ongoing clashes and reports as of Friday
- Where
- Preah Vihear temple, situated on the edge of a plateau that dominates the plain of Cambodia, near the Thailand-Cambodia border
- Why
- Both sides accuse each other of initiating the attack, leading to casualties and displacement of civilians
- Location
- Preah Vihear temple, Cambodia-Thailand border
- UNESCO Status
- World Heritage Site
- Casualties (Cambodia)
- 10 civilians killed, 60 injured
- Casualties (Thailand)
- 9 soldiers killed, 120+ injured
- Displaced People (Cambodia)
- 190,000 people
- Displaced People (Thailand)
- 200,000 people
- Refugee Camps (Thailand)
- 849 camps set up
- India's Stance
- Urges restraint, dialogue, and preservation of the site
- UNESCO's Stance
- Urges protection, reminds parties of international law obligations
Sources
Preah Vihear temple: Any damage to conservation facilities is ‘matter of concern’, says MEA
MEA Urges Protection for Preah Vihear Hindu Temple Amid Cambodia-Thailand Conflict
India concerned over damage at Preah Vihar amid Thailand-Cambodia border clashes
