Thailand: Border Security Drives Vishnu Statue Demolition, Not Anti-Hindu Sentiment

The recent demolition of a Hindu deity statue in the Thailand-Cambodia border vicinity has been clarified by Thai officials as an action driven by security concerns. Thailand has issued a statement explaining that the removal of the Lord Vishnu idol was necessitated by administrative and security considerations in the border region. This official clarification was made after India conveyed its apprehension about the incident. The Thai government is adamant that the act was not a reflection of any anti-religious sentiment but rather a measure to ensure proper governance and security along its frontier with Cambodia.