Ancient Khmer temples scarred by Thailand-Cambodia conflict

Recent fighting between Thailand and Cambodia, stemming from long-standing territorial disputes, has damaged or destroyed ancient Khmer temples located along their shared border. The conflict zone is heavily militarized and largely inaccessible. In January 2026, Al Jazeera reported that journalist Tony Cheng was taken to the area by the Thai military to document the damage. The temples, significant historical and cultural sites, have become casualties of the ongoing conflict between the two nations. The fighting highlights the vulnerability of cultural heritage in areas of armed conflict.