Hoàng Thị Hồng Thái
Hong Thai Hoang | |
|---|---|
| Born | Hoàng Thị Hồng Thái 1980 (age 45–46) |
| Occupations | housewife, blogger |
| Known for | democratic activism, 2026 detention |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/ducthaifood |
Hoàng Thị Hồng Thái (born 1980) is a Vietnamese human rights and democracy activist known for her social commentary blogging on Facebook. She was arrested in January 2026 for posting critical comments on Facebook that were deemed to be against the Vietnamese government. Her arrest is being widely discussed on social media and among the Vietnamese public regarding human rights.
Personal life
Hong Thai resides in Thanh Ha urban area, Binh Minh commune, Hanoi. According to a Facebook post, Hong Thai admitted to having five children between six and 20 years old.
However, Hong Thai's Facebook post stated that she was living in Ho Chi Minh City before her arrest.
Facebook presence
Hoang Thi Hong Thai frequently appears on Facebook, posting numerous articles on her personal page criticizing Vietnamese politics, some of which are shocking to many due to their raw and unvarnished portrayal of Vietnamese society.
Notably, her post about the National Day parade of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam received a great deal of attention on Vietnamese social media in 2025.[1]
Arrest
On January 8, 2026, Hoang Thi Hong Thai was arrested by Vietnamese police on charges of opposing the state and posting content that was offensive to the Vietnamese government.[2]
References
- ^ Nguyễn, Thế (2025-04-23). "Kẻ chống phá cộm cán Hoàng Thị Hồng Thái bị triệu tập điều tra". ASEAN News - Tạp Chí Đông Nam Á (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 2026-01-08.
- ^ "Facebook user Hoang Thi Hong Thai has been temporarily detained for acts of undermining the State". TUOI TRE ONLINE (in Vietnamese). 2026-01-08. Retrieved 2026-01-08.