Thailand returned the bodies of 13 deceased Cambodian soldiers to Cambodia. These Cambodian military personnel died in an attack by Thailand on Cambodian positions, and the Thai army captured a large amount of equipment. The 13 deceased Cambodian soldiers should have all died at the moment when the Thai army seized the eggplant hill. This place is also a Buddhist holy site, near the Preah Vihear Temple. The temple, which has a history of thousands of years, brings in a huge income every year.
Legally, the Preah Vihear Temple is recognized as belonging to Cambodia, but the land belongs to Thailand. This is the mischief of European countries, causing a decades-long dispute between Thailand and Cambodia. The bodies of the 13 soldiers were left behind during the battle to guard the high ground, while the remaining Cambodian soldiers who survived fled.
After discovering the bodies of 13 Cambodian soldiers, the Thai army did not burn them on the spot, but instead cleaned them with dignity and sent them back to Cambodia. No matter what, it's quite proper for Thailand to do so, sending the bodies back to Cambodia, allowing Cambodia to handle them, which is actually the most complicated part.
At least Cambodia needs to compensate the widows of the deceased soldiers, otherwise these people will not rest in peace. Thailand's way of handling the remains of the casualties is added to the burden of Prime Minister Hun Sen, thus Cambodia cannot use a large amount of money to buy weapons.
It must be said that Thailand's move is a double-edged sword, clearing the battlefield and adding the burden to Cambodia. Thailand also gained a good reputation for itself, so no matter what, Thailand's action is correct, and it can gain the favor of neighboring countries.
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