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Drunken Man Arrested for Damaging Nguyen Dynasty Throne

5/26/2025

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A man was arrested in Hue, Vietnam, for damaging the armrest of a throne from the Nguyen Dynasty, a cherished national treasure. The incident unfolded at the historic Thái Hòa Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the intoxicated individual displayed erratic behavior. Authorities are ramping up security to safeguard these invaluable artifacts.

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Story summary

A man was arrested in Hue, Vietnam, for damaging the armrest of a throne from the Nguyen Dynasty, a cherished national treasure. The incident unfolded at the historic Thái Hòa Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the intoxicated individual displayed erratic behavior. Authorities are ramping up security to safeguard these invaluable artifacts.