Foreign tourists threatened with shovel on Vietnam’s Nha Trang beach

The Nha Trang Ward People’s Committee on Sunday said it had instructed local police to verify and clarify the incident shown in a video clip recorded at Nha Trang Beach, one of Vietnam’s most popular tourist destinations.

The clip, more than one minute long and circulated on Facebook, shows a heated argument between a group of Vietnamese youths and several foreign tourists at the seaside park along Nha Trang Beach.

According to the footage, two foreign tourists were standing near a pedestrian walkway inside the beach park area when they became involved in a verbal dispute with the group.

As the argument escalated, one man from the Vietnamese group ran toward the tourists while holding a shovel, raising it above his head and threatening to strike them.

Moments later, another young man in the same group approached the tourists holding a white plastic chair, also appearing to threaten them.

The aggressive behavior prompted bystanders to record the scene.

The video was later uploaded to social media, where it quickly drew widespread attention and criticism.

Many social media users condemned the actions of the group, saying the behavior showed blatant disregard for the law and seriously damaged the image of Nha Trang as a safe and friendly destination for international visitors.

Responding to public concern, a leader of the Nha Trang Ward People’s Committee said local authorities take the matter seriously and are committed to handling the case strictly in accordance with the law.