Foreign tourists take part in island-hopping tours in Nha Trang Bay, Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam. A similar assault at a bar in Nha Trang took place just a month earlier. Looking at neighboring countries such as Thailand or Indonesia, violence against tourists is not treated as a routine public order offense. If violence against tourists is not decisively eliminated, especially as the Lunar New Year peak season approaches, Nha Trang’s famous beauty and appeal will inevitably fade. It is time for authorities in Khanh Hoa to act firmly.

Source: Tuoitre News February 04, 2026 08:46 UTC