Buddha statue replaces Hindu deity's idol at disputed Thailand–Cambodia border site

Tensions have reignited between Thailand and Cambodia after Thailand installed a large Buddha statue in a disputed border area, following the demolition of a Hindu statue by Thai forces. Cambodia condemned the statue's installation as a violation of sovereignty and recent ceasefire agreements, while Thailand insists it was meant to uplift morale and reflect religious freedom. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions over colonial-era border demarcations, with both sides accusing each other of undermining peace efforts.