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Thursday, 30 January, 2003, 13:27 GMT
In pictures: How Cambodia's riots unfolded
Hundreds of Cambodians attacked the Thai embassy and businesses in Phnom Penh on Wednesday, sparked by nationalist comments attributed to a Thai TV star. News of the attacks prompted angry protests in Bangkok, and calls for calm from Thailand's monarch.

Man burning a flag outside the Thai embassy in Phnom Penh
Rioters set fire to the Thai embassy and attacked Thai-owned businesses in Phnom Penh

Cambodians start to destroy the outside of the Thai Embassy in the Cambodian capital
Many people were injured, and one was killed, as protesters burned and looted buildings

Cambodian youth prepares to throw a portrait of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej on a fire during the burning and looting of the Thai embassy in Phnom Penh, 29 Jan 2003.
They were angry at alleged remarks by a Thai actress, saying Angkor Wat belonged to Thailand

Thai actress Suvanant Kongying (l) and Angkor Wat temple (r)
Actress Suvanant Kongying denies making any comments about the famous temple

Site of the destroyed Samart Thai Telecommunication office in Phnom Penh
The Thai government has demanded an apology and compensation for the riot damage

Thai protesters outside the Cambodian embassy in Bangkok
Up to 1,000 angry Thai demonstrators gathered to protest outside the Cambodian Embassy in Bangkok

Thais being evacuated
Hundreds of Thai citizens have been evacuated from Cambodia, including the Thai ambassador

Thais burning a Cambodian flag
The uproar has led to the biggest diplomatic rift between the two countries for decades

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