Euro Park in Phnom Penh
There is a new housing/retail/entertainment project Borey Peng Huoth on the outskirts of Phnom Penh, with a park with miniatures of famous buildings of Europe (Eiffel Tower and Big Ben) and Australia (Sydney Opera House). At the time of visit (Sep2021) some shops open, but most places completed but not occupied.
One Eiffel tower about 3 stories high complete, elsewhere are foundations for an even bigger one.
This is what it will look like when completed. Main building still under construction.
In central Phnom Penh, on Diamond Island / Koh Pich, there is The Élysée which imitates Parisian architecture and has a building clearly inspired by Arc de Triomphe. Surrounding buildings as well inspired by Paris. Ready to move in, but most places vacant.
The above answers the question who is copying other coutries’ national monuments.
New Thai temple sparks controversy over claims it imitates Angkor Wat - Cambodia to send inspectors to see if site is too similar to 12th-century complex that is a national symbol
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/aug/27/new-thai-temple-controversy-claims-imitates-angkor-wat Fri 27 Aug 2021
A new Thai temple bears a likeness to Angkor Wat, and Cambodian internet users are not happy about it - Pictures of a structure under scaffolding in Thailand were posted online, and commentators in Cambodia were quick to condemn its likeness to their pride and joy - Cultural and political tensions between the two countries have long been complicated when it comes to temples and claims over their sovereignty (8 Sep, 2021)
https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/travel/article/3147949/angkor-wat-temple-copycat-thailand-sparks-cambodian
Anyway, a miniature of Angkor Wat has been in the Royal Palace for long time (when part of Cambodia, including Angkor Wat, was under Thai rule), and another one in Mini Siam / Mini World in Pattaya.
Update:
Controversy expected as replica of world renown Angkor Wat built in Da Nang’s theme park (February 3, 2022) https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501018373/controversy-expected-as-replica-of-world-renown-angkor-wat-built-in-da-nangs-theme-park/
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