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Van Thinh Phat was found guilty of swindling cash from Saigon Commercial Bank over a decade.

Vietnam property tycoon sentenced to death in multi-billion dollar fraud case

Van Thinh Phat was found guilty of swindling cash from Saigon Commercial Bank over a decade.

A top Vietnamese property tycoon was sentenced to death on Thursday in one of the biggest corruption cases in history, with an estimated $27 billion in damages.
A panel of three hand-picked jurors and two judges rejected all defence arguments by Truong My Lan, chair of major developer Van Thinh Phat, who was found guilty of swindling cash from Saigon Commercial Bank (SCB) over a decade.
"The defendant's actions... eroded people's trust in the leadership of the (Communist) Party and state," read the verdict at the trial in southern business hub Ho Chi Minh City.
Lan denied the charges and blamed her subordinates.
After a five-week trial in business hub Ho Chi Minh City, 85 others also face verdicts and sentencing on charges ranging from bribery and abuse of power to appropriation and violations of banking law.
Lan embezzled $12.5 billion, but prosecutors said Thursday the total damages caused by the scam now amounted to $27 billion -- a figure equivalent to six percent of the country's 2023 GDP.
The death sentence is an unusually severe punishment in such a case.
Lan, who is married to a wealthy Hong Kong businessman also on trial, was accused of setting up fake loan applications to withdraw money from SCB, in which she owned a 90 percent stake.
Police say the scam's victims are all SCB bondholders who cannot withdraw their money and have not received interest or principal payments since Lan's arrest.
Prosecutors said during the trial they had seized more than 1,000 properties belonging to Lan.
Authorities have also said $5.2 million allegedly given by Lan and some SCB bankers to state officials to conceal the bank's violations and poor financial situation was the largest-ever bribe recorded in Vietnam.
More than 4,400 people have been indicted during Vietnam's corruption crackdown, across more than 1,700 graft cases, since 2021.
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In the past, India has influenced Southeast Asia to a large degree. If India looks Southeast again, could it help ‘checkmate’ China? 

The India Story | Time to rediscover India’s Southeast Asian story?

In the past, India has influenced Southeast Asia to a large degree. If India looks Southeast again, could it help &lsquo;checkmate&rsquo; China?&nbsp;

From 290 BCE to the 15th century CE, Indian culture influenced the kingdoms of Southeast Asia to a large degree, as Hindu-Buddhist influences were incorporated into local political systems. Kingdoms in the south of India had established trade, cultural and political relations with Southeast kingdoms, ostensibly through naval routes, extending their influence.
Modern day India also has an opportunity to ward off Chinese influence by looking Southeast. In a time of economic crisis, some of the bright spots are economies like India and Vietnam. On this week&rsquo;s episode of The India Story, Vikram Chandra explores the idea that India and Vietnam working together could help &lsquo;checkmate&rsquo; China.
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Move over Goa and Shimla this winter and tick off these budget friendly foreign destinations from your bucket list.

Winter travel: Want to go international without spending too much? From Thailand to Cambodia, tick off these budget friendly destinations from your bucket list

Move over Goa and Shimla this winter and tick off these budget friendly foreign destinations from your bucket list

Move over Goa and Shimla this winter and tick off these budget-friendly foreign destinations from your bucket list.&nbsp;

Winter calls for holidays and vacations. Mountains or beaches, we Indians are sure to get bitten by the travel bug, this time of the year. But this winter move over Goa, Shimla or Kerala and fly abroad; and that too without burning a hole into your pocket! Let&rsquo;s look at some budget-friendly destinations you can tick off your bucket list. &nbsp;
Thailand&nbsp;
Who doesn&rsquo;t know about Thailand? One of the most popular destinations among Indians that we don&rsquo;t mind visiting even more than once. And with a visa on arrival, all you have to do is book your tickets and enjoy the country and its serene beaches.
Singapore
Singapore is another very popular country and is also quite pocket friendly. It's a beautiful amalgamation of technology, culture and tradition for travel lovers. &nbsp;
Malaysia&nbsp;
Mountains, beaches and jungles; Malaysia has everything for its tourists. And people who love city life would also not be disappointed as the country is full of skyscrapers. Winters are the perfect time to visit Malaysia.&nbsp;
Vietnam&nbsp;
Vietnam is the recent favourite of Indians. Known for its natural gems, this culturally diverse nation is perfect for a family holiday. Do not forget to have Vietnamese coffee when you visit the country.&nbsp;
Cambodia
Cambodia&rsquo;s temples are an epitome of antiquity. The natural beauty of this country can soothe both your mind and soul. And the food also is simple and lip-smacking. So, pack your bags and fly to Cambodia for about a week.
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The Indian football team endured a 3-0 defeat by hosts Vietnam in the Hung Thinh Friendly Tournament on Tuesday.

India lose 0-3 to Vietnam, finish friendly tournament without a win

After a draw against Singapore, the Indian football team finished their friendly tournament with a 0-3 drubbing against Vietnam

Before India's 0-3 loss to Vietnam, they were held to a 1-1 draw by Singapore.

The Indian football team suffered a 0-3 defeat by hosts Vietnam in the Hung Thinh Friendly Tournament on Tuesday.&nbsp;
The Blue Tigers, who were seeking redemption against Vietnam after their draw against Singapore earlier, failed to challenge the home side.
In their previous game, they were held to a 1-1 draw by Singapore (Rank 159), who are ranked 55 places lower than the Indian team in the 104th spot in FIFA rankings.
Vietnam opened the scoring with Phan Van Duc who slotted home in the 10th minute. The visitors came close on some occasions courtesy of forwards Ashique Kuruniyan and Sunil Chhetri but couldn't put the ball in the back of the net. The home team scored two goals in the second half to complete the rout.
Team India are without a win since their 4-0 victory against Hong Kong back in June and will be disappointed by their performance during the international break.
With Igor Stimac's job under scanner regarding the team's form, India need some results to go their way before the crucial AFC Asian Cup next year.
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Vietnam was evacuating over 800,000 people as powerful Typhoon Noru is speeding up toward the country's central region on Tuesday, state media reported.
People living near the coast where the typhoon is expected to hit have been ordered to take refuge in safe places by Tuesday evening, national television VTV said.
Schools were closed and public events cancelled.
In Da Nang and Quang Nam province, a curfew will be enabled on Tuesday evening. People are forbidden to go out except for those carrying official duties, local TV said.
Flights landing and departing from five airports in the region were cancelled while train services in the area were halted until after the typhoon.
The weather agency forecasts the typhoon can pack winds up to 180 kilometres per hour (111 miles per hour) when it reaches Vietnam in the early hours of Wednesday.
Vietnam is prone to the severe weather with dozens of tropical storms and typhoons hitting its coast every year.
 

 Typhoon Noru: over 800,000 people being evacuated in Vietnam

The weather agency forecasts the typhoon can pack winds up to 180 kilometres per hour when it reaches Vietnam in the early hours of Wednesday.

 Typhoon Noru: over 800,000 people being evacuated in Vietnam

The weather agency forecasts the typhoon can pack winds up to 180 kilometres per hour when it reaches Vietnam in the early hours of Wednesday.

Vietnam was evacuating over 800,000 people as powerful Typhoon Noru is speeding up toward the country's central region on Tuesday, state media reported.
People living near the coast where the typhoon is expected to hit have been ordered to take refuge in safe places by Tuesday evening, national television VTV said.
Schools were closed and public events cancelled.
In Da Nang and Quang Nam province, a curfew will be enabled on Tuesday evening. People are forbidden to go out except for those carrying official duties, local TV said.
Flights landing and departing from five airports in the region were cancelled while train services in the area were halted until after the typhoon.
The weather agency forecasts the typhoon can pack winds up to 180 kilometres per hour (111 miles per hour) when it reaches Vietnam in the early hours of Wednesday.
Vietnam is prone to the severe weather with dozens of tropical storms and typhoons hitting its coast every year.
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Indian football team coach Igor Stimac is provided with a contract extension offer by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) where the former Croatian player has been asked to take Team India to the AFC Asian Cup quarter finals.

'Asian Cup quarters or take the sack': AIFF's ultimatum to Indian football team coach Igor Stimac

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) had provided Indian football team coach Igor Stimac a contract extension proposal where he has to either take Team India to the quarter finals of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup or take the sack. 

Here's what the AIFF said

Team India are currently in a training camp in Kolkata where the men in blue are preparing for their Vietnam tour where they will face Singapore and Vietnam in friendlies

Indian football team coach Igor Stimac is provided with a contract extension offer by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) where the former Croatian player has been asked to either take Team India to the AFC Asian Cup quarter finals or take the sack.
Team India are currently in a training camp in Kolkata where the men in blue are preparing for their Vietnam tour where they will face Singapore and Vietnam in friendlies. It is being said that further details regarding the extension offer would be discussed by Stimac once he gets back from Vietnam.
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&ldquo;The performance target is to be top-eight in the competition. If that target is achieved, then automatically the contract will be extended to another competition whichever is the priority for AIFF,&rdquo; Secretary General Prabhakaran said on Monday.
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The death toll from a fire at a karaoke parlor in southern Vietnam has risen to 32 and some parts of the building remain inaccessible more than a day later, state media reported.
The fire that broke out late Tuesday trapped workers and customers inside the multi-story venue in Thuan An city in Binh Duong province, state media said.
The fire was brought under control quickly but smoldered into the next day.
Vietnam News Agency reported 32 deaths from the blaze as of late Wednesday and at least one karaoke room and one storage room have not been accessed because the temperature remained high.
Some people were injured from asphyxiation and others suffered broken limbs when they jumped from upper floors to try to escape the fire, reports said. Firefighters using ladders from their trucks managed to rescue others.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc extended his condolences to families of the victims and asked government officials to support the families and quickly find the cause of the blaze. The preliminary finding was that it was caused by an electrical short circuit and started on the second or third floor.

South Vietnam karaoke parlor fire kills at least 32

The death toll from a fire at a karaoke parlor in southern Vietnam has risen to 32 and some parts of the building remain inaccessible more than a day later.

The fire that broke out late Tuesday trapped workers and customers inside the multi-story venue in Thuan An city in Binh Duong province, state media said.

The death toll from a fire at a karaoke parlor in southern Vietnam has risen to 32 and some parts of the building remain inaccessible more than a day later, state media reported.
The fire that broke out late Tuesday trapped workers and customers inside the multi-story venue in Thuan An city in Binh Duong province, state media said.
The fire was brought under control quickly but smoldered into the next day.
Vietnam News Agency reported 32 deaths from the blaze as of late Wednesday and at least one karaoke room and one storage room have not been accessed because the temperature remained high.
Some people were injured from asphyxiation and others suffered broken limbs when they jumped from upper floors to try to escape the fire, reports said. Firefighters using ladders from their trucks managed to rescue others.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc extended his condolences to families of the victims and asked government officials to support the families and quickly find the cause of the blaze. The preliminary finding was that it was caused by an electrical short circuit and started on the second or third floor.

The armies of India and Vietnam carried out a nearly three-week military exercise in Chandimandir in Haryana in sync with growing defence and security ties between the two countries.
The Indian Army said it was for the time that the Vietnam People's Army (VPA) undertook a field training exercise with a foreign army.
Vietnam, an important country of the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations), has territorial disputes with China in the South China Sea region.
India has oil exploration projects in the Vietnamese waters in the South China Sea. India and Vietnam are boosting their maritime security cooperation in the last few years to protect common interests.
"What made the exercise unique was the fact that it was the first time ever that the Vietnam People's Army was undertaking a field training exercise with any foreign Army," the Indian Army said in a statement.
"The fact that Vietnam chose India for this honour, speaks volumes about the value the two countries place on their mutual relationship," it said about the 'VINBAX 2022' exercise.
The exercise that began on August 1 was focused on deployment of Army engineering and medical teams in UN Peacekeeping operations.
Vietnam has deployed a contingent in UN peacekeeping operations for the first time in South Sudan while India has a long and rich tradition of contributing to UN peacekeeping missions.
"The contingents from the two countries underwent theory classes followed by practical exercises to validate the learning. The final validation exercise nicknamed 'Men in Blue' was built around the setting up of a base in a remote African location faced with myriad challenges," the Army said.
Relations between India and Vietnam were elevated to the level of 'strategic partnership' during the visit of Vietnam's then Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung to India in July 2007.
In 2016, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Vietnam, bilateral relations were further elevated to a 'comprehensive strategic partnership'.
Vietnam has become an important partner in India's Act East policy and the Indo-Pacific vision.
In May, Saurabh Kumar, Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), visited Vietnam for the 12th round of political consultations and the ninth round of strategic dialogue in Hanoi.

Watch: India and Vietnam complete 3-week military exercise in Haryana

The armies of India and Vietnam carried out a nearly three-week military exercise in Chandimandir in Haryana in sync with growing defence and security ties between the two countries.

The armies of India and Vietnam carried out a nearly three-week military exercise in Chandimandir in Haryana in sync with growing defence and security ties between the two countries.

The armies of India and Vietnam carried out a nearly three-week military exercise in Chandimandir in Haryana in sync with growing defence and security ties between the two countries.
The Indian Army said it was for the time that the Vietnam People's Army (VPA) undertook a field training exercise with a foreign army.
Vietnam, an important country of the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations), has territorial disputes with China in the South China Sea region.
India has oil exploration projects in the Vietnamese waters in the South China Sea. India and Vietnam are boosting their maritime security cooperation in the last few years to protect common interests.
"What made the exercise unique was the fact that it was the first time ever that the Vietnam People's Army was undertaking a field training exercise with any foreign Army," the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/honey-trapped-indian-army-soldier-arrested-in-espionage-case-1658906545697">Indian Army</a> said in a statement.
"The fact that Vietnam chose India for this honour, speaks volumes about the value the two countries place on their mutual relationship," it said about the 'VINBAX 2022' exercise.
The exercise that began on August 1 was focused on deployment of Army engineering and medical teams in UN Peacekeeping operations.
Vietnam has deployed a contingent in UN peacekeeping operations for the first time in South Sudan while India has a long and rich tradition of contributing to UN peacekeeping missions.
"The contingents from the two countries underwent theory classes followed by practical exercises to validate the learning. The final validation exercise nicknamed 'Men in Blue' was built around the setting up of a base in a remote African location faced with myriad challenges," the Army said.
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Relations between India and Vietnam were elevated to the level of 'strategic partnership' during the visit of Vietnam's then Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung to India in July 2007.
In 2016, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Vietnam, bilateral relations were further elevated to a 'comprehensive strategic partnership'.
Vietnam has become an important partner in India's Act East policy and the Indo-Pacific vision.
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In May, Saurabh Kumar, Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), visited Vietnam for the 12th round of political consultations and the ninth round of strategic dialogue in Hanoi.

Cloudburst, flash floods, death and destruction - every year, one part of India or another faces such a natural calamity.
Now, the Chief Minister of Telangana has floated a conspiracy theory. K. Chandrashekar Rao recently said, "There is this new phenomenon called cloudburst. People say there is some conspiracy, we don't know how far that is true, that people from other countries are deliberately doing cloudburst in our country at certain locations. In the past they did it near Kashmir, at Ladakh-Leh, then in Uttarakhand and now we are getting some reports that they are doing it in the Godavari region."
Could this be true? Could an enemy nation be engineering cloudbursts and flash floods in India?
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The most widely-known weather modification technique to artificially increase rainfall is cloud seeding. Clouds are made up of water droplets and ice crystals. These are formed when water vapour in the atmosphere condenses around tiny dust or salt particles.
Without these small particles, or nuclei, drops wouldn't form, and rain won't fall. Cloud seeding increases the number of nuclei in clouds so that water vapour gets more particles to form drops or snowflakes.
There are three major methods of cloud seeding. The first technique is static seeding in which a chemical, like silver iodide, is inserted into clouds via ground-based generators or diffused from planes.
The second technique is dynamic seeding which uses up to 100 times more ice crystals than static seeding. This is a complex procedure with over 10 stages, and an error in any stage can ruin the entire process.
The third technique is hygroscopic in which salts are inserted into the lower portions of clouds through flares or explosives. Experts say this method is promising but requires further research.
Cloud seeding is mostly popular as a civilian technology, being used to increase rainfall in dry areas, or to combat effects of climate change. But could it be used as a weapon too?
Just a couple of decades after scientists developed the concept of cloud seeding, America deployed it as a weapon in Vietnam. This operation in the 1960s is the first confirmed use of meteorological warfare.
The US Air Force conducted cloud seeding operations to hinder the movement of North Vietnamese troops, and also suppress anti-aircraft missile fire at US planes. The operation led to flooding of communication lines, but some officials said that the results were not dramatic.
The weaponisation of weather by America caused global alarm, and in 1978, the Convention on the Prohibition of Military or Any Other Hostile Use of Environmental Modification went into force.
Does this mean that India has nothing to fear from weather warfare? The answer may not be so easy.
Cloud seeding is actually a major strategy employed by India's biggest competitor China. Weather modification has been institutionalised in China since Mao Zedong's rule. Beijing has used cloud seeding to drain clouds of moisture and ensure clear skies at major events. This was done ahead of the 2008 Olympics opening ceremony, and before the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic of China festivities.
China's mega cloud seeding projects employ around 35,000 people, and now Beijing is planning a massive expansion. China reportedly wants to cover an area more than one-and-a-half times India's size with cloud seeded rain. This is causing major worry in India, as rainfall patterns in the region may get affected, and even the Brahmaputra river's flow may be impacted.
But what about actually causing cloudbursts on Indian territory? Could a hostile nation be behind the floods in Telangana, as the Chief Minister claimed?
This is unlikely, because of two major reasons. Firstly, a cloud seeding plane from a foreign country would have to fly undetected in Indian airspace to be able to inject chemicals in clouds. Secondly, this would only work on clouds which already have high moisture content, as cloud seeding doesn't create water in clouds, only helps it fall in greater quantities.
According to the Indian Meteorological Department, cloudburst is defined as unexpected rainfall exceeding 10cm per hour over a 20-30 sq km region.
However, research has thrown up a mixed bag when it comes to the effeCtiveness of cloud seeding. In USA's Nevada, long-term projects increased snowpack by around 10%. A 5-year project in Australia's New South Wales increased snowfall by around 14%. However, another study in USA's Wyoming said that cloud seeding would increase snowpack only by around 1.5%.
With climate change wreaking havoc, extreme weather events in India are becoming more common. In such a situation, it would be better if the Telangana Chief Minister either provides proof of his serious claim, or takes steps to reduce the impact of floods and other calamities on common people.

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Just a couple of decades after scientists developed the concept of cloud seeding, America deployed it as a weapon in Vietnam.

Cloudburst, flash floods, death and destruction - every year, one part of India or another faces such a natural calamity.
Now, the Chief Minister of Telangana has floated a conspiracy theory. K. Chandrashekar Rao recently said, "There is this new phenomenon called cloudburst. People say there is some conspiracy, we don't know how far that is true, that people from other countries are deliberately doing cloudburst in our country at certain locations. In the past they did it near Kashmir, at Ladakh-Leh, then in Uttarakhand and now we are getting some reports that they are doing it in the Godavari region."
Could this be true? Could an enemy nation be engineering cloudbursts and flash floods in India?
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The most widely-known weather modification technique to artificially increase rainfall is cloud seeding. Clouds are made up of water droplets and ice crystals. These are formed when water vapour in the atmosphere condenses around tiny dust or salt particles.
Without these small particles, or nuclei, drops wouldn't form, and rain won't fall. Cloud seeding increases the number of nuclei in clouds so that water vapour gets more particles to form drops or snowflakes.
There are three major methods of cloud seeding. The first technique is static seeding in which a chemical, like silver iodide, is inserted into clouds via ground-based generators or diffused from planes.
The second technique is dynamic seeding which uses up to 100 times more ice crystals than static seeding. This is a complex procedure with over 10 stages, and an error in any stage can ruin the entire process.
The third technique is hygroscopic in which salts are inserted into the lower portions of clouds through flares or explosives. Experts say this method is promising but requires further research.
Cloud seeding is mostly popular as a civilian technology, being used to increase rainfall in dry areas, or to combat effects of climate change. But could it be used as a weapon too?
Just a couple of decades after scientists developed the concept of cloud seeding, America deployed it as a weapon in Vietnam. This operation in the 1960s is the first confirmed use of meteorological warfare.
The US Air Force conducted cloud seeding operations to hinder the movement of North Vietnamese troops, and also suppress anti-aircraft missile fire at US planes. The operation led to flooding of communication lines, but some officials said that the results were not dramatic.
The weaponisation of weather by America caused global alarm, and in 1978, the Convention on the Prohibition of Military or Any Other Hostile Use of Environmental Modification went into force.
Does this mean that India has nothing to fear from weather warfare? The answer may not be so easy.
Cloud seeding is actually a major strategy employed by India's biggest competitor China. Weather modification has been institutionalised in China since Mao Zedong's rule. Beijing has used cloud seeding to drain clouds of moisture and ensure clear skies at major events. This was done ahead of the 2008 Olympics opening ceremony, and before the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic of China festivities.
China's mega cloud seeding projects employ around 35,000 people, and now Beijing is planning a massive expansion. China reportedly wants to cover an area more than one-and-a-half times India's size with cloud seeded rain. This is causing major worry in India, as rainfall patterns in the region may get affected, and even the Brahmaputra river's flow may be impacted.
But what about actually causing cloudbursts on Indian territory? Could a hostile nation be behind the floods in Telangana, as the Chief Minister claimed?
This is unlikely, because of two major reasons. Firstly, a cloud seeding plane from a foreign country would have to fly undetected in Indian airspace to be able to inject chemicals in clouds. Secondly, this would only work on clouds which already have high moisture content, as cloud seeding doesn't create water in clouds, only helps it fall in greater quantities.
According to the Indian Meteorological Department, cloudburst is defined as unexpected rainfall exceeding 10cm per hour over a 20-30 sq km region.
However, research has thrown up a mixed bag when it comes to the effeCtiveness of cloud seeding. In USA's Nevada, long-term projects increased snowpack by around 10%. A 5-year project in Australia's New South Wales increased snowfall by around 14%. However, another study in USA's Wyoming said that cloud seeding would increase snowpack only by around 1.5%.
With climate change wreaking havoc, extreme weather events in India are becoming more common. In such a situation, it would be better if the Telangana Chief Minister either provides proof of his serious claim, or takes steps to reduce the impact of floods and other calamities on common people.

A man who spent 18 days at sea, trying to reach India from Thailand by rowing a small, rubber dinghy, was recently rescued by the Thai Navy.Ho Huang Hung, who is Vietnamese, set off from Phuket on March 5, with some water, and instant noodles to cover 2,000 km to India. He wanted to meet his wife in Mumbai, after spending two years apart due to Covid-related curbs.
However, on March 23, his boat was found near the Similan Islands, around 80 km off the Thai coast. Some fishermen spotted Ho, and contacted the Thai Navy. The Navy's maritime security unit reportedly rescued Ho.
The 37-year-old was found with around 10 packets of dry food, instant noodles, and a small bucket of drinking water in the boat. He had initially travelled to Bangkok by air, but couldn't go on to India as he did not have a visa. Subsequently, he went to Phuket by bus, and bought the dinghy.

To meet wife, Vietnamese man tries to row small boat from Thailand to India; rescued after 18 days

To meet wife, man tries to row small boat from Thailand to India; rescued after 18 days


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 This man spent 18 days at sea, trying to reach India from Thailand by rowing a small, rubber dinghy. Why? He wanted to meet his wife in Mumbai, after spending two years apart due to Covid-related curbs. Ho Huang Hung, who is Vietnamese, set off from Phuket on March 5, with some water, and instant noodles to cover 2,000 km to India. However, on March 23, his boat was found near the Similan Islands, around 80 km off the Thai coast. Some fishermen spotted Ho, and contacted the Thai Navy. The Navy's maritime security unit reportedly rescued Ho. The 37-year-old was found with around&nbsp;10 packets of dry food, instant noodles, and a small bucket of drinking water in the boat. He had initially travelled to Bangkok by air, but couldn't go on to India as he did not have a visa. Subsequently, he went to Phuket by bus, and bought the dinghy.
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<div>On March 23, Ho Huang Hung's boat was found near the Similan Islands, around 80 km off the Thai coast.</div>

A man who spent 18 days at sea, trying to reach India from Thailand by rowing a small, rubber dinghy, was recently rescued by the Thai Navy. Ho Huang Hung, who is Vietnamese, set off from Phuket on March 5, with some water, and instant noodles to cover 2,000 km to India.&nbsp;He wanted to meet his wife in Mumbai, after spending two years apart due to Covid-related curbs.
However, on March 23, his boat was found near the Similan Islands, around 80 km off the Thai coast.&nbsp;Some fishermen spotted Ho, and contacted the Thai Navy.&nbsp;The Navy's maritime security unit reportedly rescued Ho.
 The 37-year-old was found with around&nbsp;10 packets of dry food, instant noodles, and a small bucket of drinking water in the boat.&nbsp;He had initially travelled to Bangkok by air, but couldn't go on to India as he did not have a visa.&nbsp;Subsequently, he went to Phuket by bus, and bought the dinghy. 
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