The demolition of the Angkor Meanchey building was triggered after the Ministry of Urban Planning declared the structure unsafe, imposing a short deadline for the last residents to evacuate. Despite compensation offered by the authorities, some families refused to leave, feeling that the indemnity conveyed neither dignity nor recognition of their shared history with the place. The process, begun on October 13, 2025, will last 45 days.

On Saturday 4 October 2025, the French Embassy in Cambodia will once again be opening its doors for Heritage Day, after attracting more than 7,500 visitors last year.