Minister Neth Pheaktra cites the UNESCO-ICOMOS report and CMAC surveys to measure the damage to Preah Vihear temple in 2025. Bangkok says Cambodian troops used the site.

The Kingdom comes ahead of Laos, Thailand and Malaysia in a ranking by the American magazine U.S. News & World Report. Placed 17th worldwide, Cambodia sees its authorities welcome a distinction that highlights its network of protected areas.