The temple of Preah Vihear1, an archaeological site situated on escarpments in the Dongrak mountain range of Southeast Asia, has become a disputed symbol of national identity between Thailand and Cambodia. This eleventh-century Hindu temple and its surrounding area is a major source of conflict between the two neighbouring countries. This is because Preah Vihear is located in the overlapping area between the Choam Khsant district in the Preah Vihear province of Northern Cambodia and the Kantharalak district of the Sisaket province of North-Eastern (Isan) Thailand (News One, 2011). Both sides have claimed sovereignty over this sandstone shrine. Although the International Court of Justice (ICJ) awarded the site to Cambodia in 1962, there has still not been a decision regarding the land adjacent to the temple. Both Bangkok and Phnom Penh have made numerous attempts to establish ownership. They both believe Preah Vihear temple to be a significant part of their national identity.