\u200bThailand is so \u201cwar-drunk\u201d at present that it has provoked frustration from a third-party country not involved in the Thailand\u2013Cambodia conflict.<\/p>\n
\u200bSupporters of the war are even defending the shameful actions of crudely dismantling a giant Hindu deity statue in an area Thailand claims Cambodia encroached upon. Last night, India\u2019s Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson publicly condemned the act, calling it a \u201cdisrespectful\u201d act \u201cthat hurts the sentiments of followers around the world.\u201d
\n\u200bThis comment has been reported in the Indian media and is likely to affect Indians\u2019 perception of Thailand.<\/p>\n
Here is the full statement from the Indian External Affairs Ministry posted on its Facebook page late last night…. \u0e2d\u0e48\u0e32\u0e19\u0e02\u0e48\u0e32\u0e27\u0e15\u0e49\u0e19\u0e09\u0e1a\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e44\u0e14\u0e49\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48 : https:\/\/www.khaosodenglish.com\/opinion\/2025\/12\/25\/is-thailand-war-drunk-demolishing-a-giant-cambodian-hindu-statue\/<\/p>\n
\u201cIn response to media queries regarding the demolition of Hindu deity statue, the Official Spokesperson, Shri Randhir Jaiswal said:<\/p>\n
\u200b\u201dWe have seen reports on the demolition of a statue of a Hindu religious deity, built in recent times, and located in an area affected by the ongoing Thailand-Cambodia border dispute.<\/p>\n
\u200bHindu and Buddhist deities are deeply revered and worshipped by people across the region, as part of our shared civilizational heritage.<\/p>\n
\u201c\u200bNotwithstanding territorial claims, such disrespectful acts hurt the sentiments of followers around the world and should not take place.<\/p>\n
\u200b\u201dWe once again urge the two sides to return to dialogue and diplomacy, to resume peace and avoid any further loss of lives and damage to property and heritage.\u201d
\n\u200b24 December 2025
\n\u2014-<\/p>\n
Nevertheless, the war-drunk people in Thailand no longer seem to care how the world views our country\u2014a sign of the recklessness that war fever has produced…. \u0e2d\u0e48\u0e32\u0e19\u0e02\u0e48\u0e32\u0e27\u0e15\u0e49\u0e19\u0e09\u0e1a\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e44\u0e14\u0e49\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48 : https:\/\/www.khaosodenglish.com\/opinion\/2025\/12\/25\/is-thailand-war-drunk-demolishing-a-giant-cambodian-hindu-statue\/<\/p>\n
\u200bP.S. Even many Thai media outlets are \u2018celebrating the news\u2019, using words like \u201cjubilation\u201d and similar expressions. They seem unaware that foreigners are dismayed. Many Thai media appear \u201cwar-drunk\u201d themselves, wearing the #TeamThailand hat so tightly that they forget their role as both mirror and lantern for public understanding.<\/p>\n
\u200bP.S. 2 This may affect the number of Indian tourists visiting Thailand. I strongly urge the Thai government to issue a formal apology and express regret promptly before the situation escalates in Indian media and Indian social media platforms.<\/p>\n
\u200bIn reality, after securing a disputed territory, there was no need to destroy the giant deity statue. Thailand could have waited for hostilities to subside, then invited Brahmins to respectfully handle the site and gradually relocate the statue, either keeping it or returning it to Cambodia later.<\/p>\n
\u200bBut the Thai military, intoxicated by war fever and eager to show their power, acted recklessly, oblivious to how the world\u2014especially Hindus and the Indian government\u2014would perceive it.<\/p>\n
\u200bThe Thai Foreign Ministry did nothing to prevent this regrettable act. Many Thai media and citizens, also caught up in war fever, cheered on these actions…. \u0e2d\u0e48\u0e32\u0e19\u0e02\u0e48\u0e32\u0e27\u0e15\u0e49\u0e19\u0e09\u0e1a\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e44\u0e14\u0e49\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48 : https:\/\/www.khaosodenglish.com\/opinion\/2025\/12\/25\/is-thailand-war-drunk-demolishing-a-giant-cambodian-hindu-statue\/<\/p>\n
\u200bP.S.2 Even AI data recognises that Indian tourists in Thailand are important and rapidly increasing. Thailand\u2019s war-driven recklessness may end up harming its own economic interests.<\/p>\n
\u200bAccording to AI analysis:<\/p>\n
In 2025, the number of Indian tourists visiting Thailand rose significantly, targeting 2.3\u20132.5 million. The figure had already surpassed 1 million by mid-year, ranking India as the third-largest source of foreign tourists to Thailand over the first ten months. This growth is driven by India\u2019s fast-growing economy, visa facilitation (excluding 60-day visas), and Thailand\u2019s diverse tourist offerings. The Tourism Authority of Thailand has focused on promoting this market, expecting high numbers, especially during the second half of the year and the year-end high season.<\/p>\n
P.S. 3 The Thai military today explained the reason for destroying the Hindu statue in the border area, expressing regret if it caused any discomfort. They emphasized that the action was not related to religion or beliefs.<\/p>\n
Note: Just before the article was published, PM Anutin Charnvirakul reacted to the Indian government\u2019s remarks…. \u0e2d\u0e48\u0e32\u0e19\u0e02\u0e48\u0e32\u0e27\u0e15\u0e49\u0e19\u0e09\u0e1a\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e44\u0e14\u0e49\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48 : https:\/\/www.khaosodenglish.com\/opinion\/2025\/12\/25\/is-thailand-war-drunk-demolishing-a-giant-cambodian-hindu-statue\/<\/p>\n
He said that when weighed against the lives of soldiers\u2014those who have lost limbs or suffered severe injuries\u2014the matter should be put into perspective.<\/p>\n
\u201cA statue that was destroyed, when compared with the legs and limbs our soldiers have lost, and then equated with disrespect or desecration\u2014this is not something I would compare,\u201d Anutin said…. \u0e2d\u0e48\u0e32\u0e19\u0e02\u0e48\u0e32\u0e27\u0e15\u0e49\u0e19\u0e09\u0e1a\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e44\u0e14\u0e49\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48 : https:\/\/www.khaosodenglish.com\/opinion\/2025\/12\/25\/is-thailand-war-drunk-demolishing-a-giant-cambodian-hindu-statue\/<\/p>\n
This is a fallacious argument by Anutin who seems intoxicated by war, because there was absolutely no necessity for Thai soldiers to destroy the Hindu giant deity statue that the Khmer built like that, to the point that the Indian government came out to criticize it as a display of disrespect toward religion.<\/p>\n
It was completely unnecessary. Just wait until the fighting is over, then invite Brahmins to conduct a ceremony to move it into storage, or return it to Cambodia, and that would be the end of it. It has nothing to do with the loss of Thai soldiers\u2019 arms or legs at all…. \u0e2d\u0e48\u0e32\u0e19\u0e02\u0e48\u0e32\u0e27\u0e15\u0e49\u0e19\u0e09\u0e1a\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e44\u0e14\u0e49\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48 : https:\/\/www.khaosodenglish.com\/opinion\/2025\/12\/25\/is-thailand-war-drunk-demolishing-a-giant-cambodian-hindu-statue\/<\/p>\n
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