Indians Call For Boycott Thailand As Lord Vishnu Statue ‘Destroyed’ On Cambodian Border: ‘Don’t Disrespects Faith’

Indians Call For Boycott Thailand As Lord Vishnu Statue ‘Destroyed’ On Cambodian Border: ‘Don’t Disrespects Faith’ The statue, reportedly built in 2014, stood in the An Ses area of Cambodia, roughly 100 metres from the Thai border. The clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, which began in July and briefly paused under a ceasefire brokered by US President Donald Trump, have reignited. Amid the rising tensions, many videos have gone viral that show a statue of Lord Vishnu being damaged allegedly by Thai army. The incident has sparked outrage particularly among Indians who hold Lord Vishnu as a revered deity in Hinduism. The statue, reportedly built in 2014, stood in the An Ses area of Cambodia, roughly 100 metres from the Thai border. Cambodian authorities claim it was a religious site for both Buddhist and Hindu followers. Meanwhile, Thailand has described the demolition as a security-related action and not an attack on religious sentiments. Recommended Stories Social media users began calling for a boycott of Thailand, a country that is one of the most popular tourist destinations for Indians. Thailand attracts visitors with its beaches, cultural sites, cuisine and nightlife. But the viral videos have led many Indians to rethink travelling to Thailand as the destruction of the statue was seen as a disrespect to Hindu heritage. Boycott Thailand Echoes After Lord Vishnu Statue Razed Many Indians expressed shock and disappointment with one user commenting, “Dear Indian friends: Please reconsider travelling to Thailand. Hindu heritage on Cambodian land has been destroyed, while Cambodia continues to honour Hinduism through its ancient temples. Why support a country that disrespects your faith?" Dear Indian friends:Please reconsider traveling to Thailand. Hindu heritage on Cambodian land has been destroyed, while Cambodia continues to honor Hinduism through its ancient temples.Why support a country that disrespects your faith? pic.twitter.com/sNl5RZifa1 - Yang Saing Koma (@YangSaingKoma) December 24, 2025 Another said, “Thailand brought down Lord Vishnu statue, I want to start the “Boycott Thailand" and “Boycott Pattaya" campaigns. Hope my Hindu brethren support this cause by canceling bookings and ensuring that country is brought to its knees and forced to beg before India Challenge accepted?" #Thailand brought down Lord Vishnu statue, I want to start the “Boycott Thailand" and “Boycott Pattaya" campaignsHope my Hindu brethren support this cause by canceling bookings and ensuring that country is brought to its knees and forced to beg before India Challenge accepted? pic.twitter.com/uLClYbblun - Raghav / Tau (@palwai) December 24, 2025 “Now that Thailand has demolished a Hindu God statue, I hope Hindutva supporters will boycott Thailand as a tourist destination!" someone else remarked. Now that Thailand has demolished a Hindu God statue, I hope hindutva supporters will boycott Thailand as a tourist destination!- Maheshwer Peri (@maheshperi) December 25, 2025 “Why is Thailand so cruel? What is wrong with the statue of Lord Vishnu, and why did you destroy it like this? As a devotee of Lord Vishnu, I condemn Thailand and call for a boycott by refusing to travel to your country," a...

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