Why did Thailand break the statue of Lord Vishnu? Now the whole truth has come out, India is also angry!

By Samira Vishwas On Dec 26, 2025

A big controversy has arisen over the breaking of the idol of Lord Vishnu in the disputed border area. Thailand has presented its stand after Indian Government’s questions and complaints of hurting Hindu sentiments. Thailand clearly said that this statue was not a registered religious place.

Thailand claims that this action was taken for security reasons. Let us tell you that the video of Thai Army damaging the idol of Lord Vishnu with a backhoe loader was becoming increasingly viral on social media.

Border dispute said to be the main reason

The Thai-Cambodia Border Press Center issued a statement on Thursday saying, “This action was not taken with the intention of insulting religion, belief or any sacred power. But it was purely for area management and security, as the Thai side has regained control over areas under its sovereignty.”

According to the report of news agency AFP, Preah Vihear spokesperson Lim Chanpanha said that the statue was located in the On Ses area of Cambodia. Chanpanha said the Vishnu statue, built in 2014, was demolished on Monday, about 100 meters (328 feet) from the Thai border. He said Thailand respects all religions and beliefs and deeply regrets any misunderstanding caused by the vandalism.

what did india say

India on Wednesday strongly condemned the demolition of the statue. New Delhi said such “disrespectful” acts hurt the sentiments of devotees around the world and should not happen. “We have received reports of vandalism of a recently erected statue of a Hindu religious deity, which is located in an area affected by the Thai-Cambodia border dispute,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.

India appealed to both the countries to adopt the path of dialogue and diplomacy to maintain peace and prevent loss of life and property. The clashes between the two countries started in July. Later, US President Donald Trump imposed a ceasefire, but the conflict started again this month. Cambodia alleged that the statue was a religious site worshiped by Buddhist and Hindu followers. Thailand’s statement said the statue was erected in the disputed Thai-Cambodian border area of Chong An Ma and was erected by Cambodian troops to illegally claim Thai territory.