Overview

• The throne, a national treasure from Vietnam's Nguyen Dynasty (1802–1945), was damaged on Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Hue's Thai Hoa Palace.
• A 42-year-old man, reportedly intoxicated and showing signs of psychosis, entered a restricted area and broke the throne's left armrest featuring a dragon's head.
• The man has been detained and sent for psychiatric evaluation to assess his mental state during the incident.
• Authorities have announced tightened security measures across the Hue heritage site to better protect artifacts and national treasures.
• The damaged throne will undergo repairs and conservation efforts, with Vietnam's Ministry of Culture requesting an urgent report on the incident.