Abandon decency. Abandon morals. Put in the guns and get the TEMPLE!

Front ruins, Preah Vihear. Photo by Everything Everywhere.


Preah Vinear has for some time been the cause of a conflict between the Cambodian and Thailand governments. This well-preserved 11th century Khmer temple happens to be situated right on the border between Thailand and Cambodia. Recently the conflict has flared up again and now demands are raised to evict people living in the region.


Anya Palm, freelance journalist based in Bangkok, describes the background to the conflict in this week's blog.
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