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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. ![]() Rioters set fire to the Thai embassy and attacked Thai-owned businesses in Phnom Penh ![]() Many people were injured, and one was killed, as protesters burned and looted buildings ![]() They were angry at alleged remarks by a Thai actress, saying Angkor Wat belonged to Thailand ![]() Actress Suvanant Kongying denies making any comments about the famous temple ![]() The Thai government has demanded an apology and compensation for the riot damage ![]() Up to 1,000 angry Thai demonstrators gathered to protest outside the Cambodian Embassy in Bangkok ![]() Hundreds of Thai citizens have been evacuated from Cambodia, including the Thai ambassador ![]() The uproar has led to the biggest diplomatic rift between the two countries for decades | See also: 30 Jan 03 | Asia-Pacific 22 Nov 01 | Crossing Continents 27 Jun 01 | Asia-Pacific 13 Jan 01 | From Our Own Correspondent 26 Oct 00 | Asia-Pacific 13 Feb 98 | Science/Nature Internet links: The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites Top Asia-Pacific stories now: Links to more Asia-Pacific stories are at the foot of the page. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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