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The border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia increased significantly on Thursday (July 24, 2025). At least 12 people have died so far under the recently increased tension between the two neighboring countries of South-East Asia. On Thursday (July 24), the tension between these two countries increased so much, in which Cambodia attacked Thailand with a rocket and in retaliation, Thailand laid a bizzal at the Cambodian army camps with F-16 fighter jets. However, the reason for the ongoing border dispute between these two countries is a Hindu temple, in which Lord Shiva is established as the main deity.
According to the official portal of Thailand Tourism, the controversial temple on the Thailand-Kambodia border is called Prasat Ta Mun Thom, which is part of an archaeological site. Apart from this temple, two more Khmer style structures are also present, which are religiously important parts of this archaeological site. All these are located in the Ban Nong Khanna area of Thailand among the Dangrek mountains.
Apart from Prasat Ta Munan Thom, those who are two other religious places, their names are Prasat Ta Mun and Prasat Ta Mun Tot. All three places are at the center of the Thailand-Kambodia dispute. But Prasat Ta Mun Thom is prominent in this.
What is the history of Prasat Ta Mun Thom
The Prasat Ta Mun Thom Temple located at the center of the Thailand-Kambodia dispute was built by Emperor Udayadityavarman II around the 12th century as a Hindu temple. This temple is located about 800 meters south of Prasat Ta Mun Tot. Lord Shiva is established as the supreme deity in this temple and it is the oldest and largest among the three Prasat structures.
Prasat Ta Mun is a main place in Thom, which is located in the middle and the largest. While the other two small stars are located on its right and left. It is made of sand-stone and its face is towards the south.
Many important evidence exists within the main pursat of the temple
According to the official portal of Thailand Tourism, there are many important evidence of this temple within the main pursuit, including Shivling made of natural stone. A waterway originates through this Shivling, which goes from the main pratas to the eastern part of the balcony.
In addition, two libraries made of letrite are located in the south-east and south-west corners of the main Prasat. At the same time, there is also a curved corridor made of sandstone (sand stone) around the entire structure of the temple and a pond made of letters is also located just outside this corridor in the northern direction.
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