Tension runs high for Preah Vihear Temple

A Cambodian National flag is erected on the ancient ruins of the Preah Vihear Temple at the disputed border area of Cambodia and Thailand Oct. 19, 2008. The Preah Vihear Temple was historically claimed sovereignty by both Cambodia and Thailand. The International Court of Justice in 1962 ruled it to Cambodia. In July 2008, tensions ran high between the two countries after the ancient Temple was awarded world heritage status by UNESCO.

the Naga statue in the Preah Vihear Temple at the disputed border area of Cambodia and Thailand