Thailand Confirms Angkor Te Kuy and Angkor Khan as Registered Heritage Sites Amid Cambodia Dispute
Matichon - Art & Culture
Key summary
Culture Minister Sabida Thai-seth stated on October 25 that Thailand considers Angkor Te Kuy and Angkor Khan registered heritage sites under Thai law. The ministry will formally clarify its position to Cambodia regarding claims over these sites and artifacts following a letter received from the Cambodian Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts dated October 22, 2026. Thailand maintains that its operations aim to protect cultural heritage according to historical facts, archaeological evidence, and relevant laws, rejecting requests for artifact return without clear legal basis.
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