Burgess Documents Cambodian-Thai Conflict at Preah Vihear in Newest Book Published on Jul 20, 2015 Burgess Documents Cambodian-Thai Conflict at Preah Vihear in Newest Book Preah Vihear temple has been at the center of a border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand for more than a century. Built from sandstone a thousand years ago, it was the center of faith and worship during the height of the Khmer Empire. The temple is situated in the Dangrek Mountains, atop a 500-foot cliff. VOA Khmer’s Emma Cramer sits down with author and former Washington Post correspondent, John Burgess, to talk about his new book entitled “Temple in the Clouds: Faith and Conflict at Preah Vihear” – and has this interview. The Voice of America Khmer Service (VOA Khmer) broadcasts comprehensive news and feature multimedia programs about Cambodia, Southeast Asia, America and the world. Everyday, our radio programs provide the latest news. We also deliver in-depth reporting and analysis in international politics, human rights, economics, science, health, business and entertainment.