UNESCO documented damage from Thai strikes last week.

Thailand says Cambodia stationed troops first at the protected site.

The 1954 Hague Convention strips protection once a site is used militarily, making the accusation a legal defense.

No court enforces the convention, leaving both governments’ claims unverified.

How each outlet framed it
The Diplomat
reports Thailand's allegation that Cambodia stationed troops at Preah Vihear, reframing UNESCO damage report into military occupation claim

Sources: The Diplomat