As of 20 May 08 Prasat Thom, the impressive seven level towering pyramid temple at the Koh Ker temple complex has been closed to the public.

The Apsara Authority, the Government department which manages many of the temple sites in Cambodia stated the wooden staircase which leads to the top of the 37m high structure and the temple itself were both now in a serious state of disrepair, suffering damage from rain and the collapse of a large stone which rolled off the temples third level. The Authority is unsure for how long the temple will be closed, explaining that in the meantime tourists can appreciate its beauty from a distance rather than climbing it.

Edited from The Cambodia Daily (22-5-08)