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 Hồng Thái resides in Thanh Hà urban area, Bình Minh commune, Hanoi. According to a Facebook post, Hồng Thái admitted to having five children between six and 20 years old.
However, Hồng Thái's Facebook post stated that she was living in Ho Chi Minh City before her arrest.
Facebook presence Hoàng Thi Hồng Thái 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.
Arrest and imprisonment On 8 January 2026, Hoàng Thi Hồng Thái was arrested by Vietnamese police on charges of opposing the state and posting content that was offensive to the Vietnamese government.
On 29 July 2026, a court in Hanoi found Hồng Thái guilty of anti-state propaganda and sentenced her to six years in prison.
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