Thailand has clarified the recent demolition of a Hindu deity statue located near the Thailand-Cambodia border. In response to concerns raised, Thai officials stated that the action was taken due to security and administrative reasons concerning the area. They emphasized that the demolition was not motivated by religious intolerance or disrespect towards Hindu beliefs. This statement follows India’s expression of concern regarding the incident, which involved a newly erected statue of Lord Vishnu. The focus, according to Thailand, was purely on managing the border region’s administration and security protocols, ensuring no religious sentiments were targeted.
