PHOTOS: Ancient Temple Torn by Border Fight in Asia

PHOTOS: Ancient Temple Torn by Border Fight in Asia
PHOTOS: Ancient Temple Torn by Border Fight in Asia
PHOTOS: Ancient Temple Torn by Border Fight in Asia
PHOTOS: Ancient Temple Torn by Border Fight in Asia
PHOTOS: Ancient Temple Torn by Border Fight in Asia
PHOTOS: Ancient Temple Torn by Border Fight in Asia
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A Thai student hustles through a pipe as part of an evacuation drill in Baan Phum Salon on July 23, 2008.

International politics have local relevance for people living in communities surrounding the Preah Vihear temple.

During Cambodia's civil war Preah Vihear was used as a base by the Khmer Rouge.

Landmines are still common in the area, though a Thai official said the two nations pledged last week to work together to remove them.

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