Uncle Ho's revolutionary journey in Thailand

The book "Uncle Ho in Thailand" was published on the occasion of the 135th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's birthday (May 19, 1890 - May 19, 2025). The book was published by the VietnamEducation Publishing House in coordination with the Vietnamese Consulate General in Khon Kaen, Thailand in bilingual Vietnamese - Thai for non-commercial purposes, contributing to spreading the profound historical and humanistic values ​​of his life and revolutionary career.

The book "Uncle Ho in Thailand" by author Ha Lam Danh is a source of authentic historical documents about Uncle Ho's revolutionary activities in Thailand from July 1928 to November 1929 and has been widely published.

Stemming from the love and respect for Uncle Ho, the translation team led by Dr. Soonthorn Phannarattana and teacher Le Quoc Vi (Thai name: Thawee Rungrotkajonkul) translated this book into Thai with the desire to preserve and spread the Vietnamese-Thai language and culture in the Vietnamese community in Thailand as well as to help Thai friends better understand beloved Uncle Ho.

President Ho Chi Minh's revolutionary activities in Thailand, although short, were an extremely important preparatory stage in building a political base, consolidating forces, and spreading revolutionary ideology leading to the establishment of the Communist Party of Vietnam in 1930. The stories in the book vividly and realistically reflect the image of the Vietnamese revolutionary soldier with the alias Thau Chin in Thailand. From Udon, Phichit, Sakon, Nakhon...

Wherever he was, he always lived simply, getting along with everyone in his daily life and work, not hesitating to do any work, no matter how hard or heavy: "Working with his brothers, during the day, Uncle Ho worked hard, at night he often went fishing and came back late at night" (Fake but True Story); "When he first arrived, Thau Chin and everyone else dug wells and tree roots (at this time the "Cooperative Association" was clearing wasteland to make a garden).

Nearly a month later, after obtaining permission from the Siamese government , the overseas Vietnamese built a school. Thau Chin also joined in carrying bricks” (Thau Chin in Siam); “I am like my brothers, how can I be privileged to unburden them? So, Mr. Chin also carried on his shoulders two covered barrels containing more than ten kilos of rice, a little salt for eating, and other clothes and daily necessities” (People and the Road).

In Him, it was the spirit of overcoming difficulties and rising up no matter what circumstances he encountered. That is why he was always admired by everyone: “After walking for several days, one day while resting, the brothers noticed that Chin's feet were blistered in many places like ripe jujubes, some places were ulcerated and bleeding... But Chin remained silent, not making a single sound of exclamation, as if nothing had happened... Chin was very touched by his brothers' concern, but he said: - There are no difficulties in the world, but the human heart is naturally inflexible! Never mind, just keep going and you will become experienced. In life, people must be determined to practice to become experienced. After this walking trip, Chin's legs were as flexible as few people... Many brothers could not keep up with Chin. Once, Chin walked from Udon to Xavang, more than 70 km, and it only took one day to understand” (The Man and the Road).

Wherever he passed, he left behind fond feelings and an indelible mark on the local people: “Since Thau Chin arrived, the houses of the “Cooperative Association”, except for the days when there were internal activities, were packed with people every night. They loved to listen to Thau Chin talk because Thau Chin spoke very attractively… People saw in him something respectable but at the same time easy to get along with” (Thau Chin in Siam).

During his revolutionary journey in Thailand, Uncle Ho always had to face the fierce pursuit of French spies, but thanks to the protection of overseas Vietnamese and local people, he overcame all dangers to continue leading the Vietnamese revolution to victory: "I also know how to be careful: any work that is not within my scope, I should not be curious. But in the case of Mr. Chin coming to Ban Dong to work for a long time, if we want to protect Mr. Chin well so that he can operate easily, we cannot let him "wear the cloak of a merchant" (The Man and the Road).

Uncle Ho's activities have helped the lives of overseas Vietnamese become better and better: "Since the day Uncle Chin came to Ban Dong, everyone here feels more knowledgeable and more confident in their own direction and destination" (People and Paths); "Wherever there are overseas Vietnamese, schools are organized for children. Wherever there are schools, parents gather to listen to newspapers and discuss work. Children are no longer naughty, illiteracy is gradually eliminated. In short, there is a great change in overseas Vietnamese in Siam" (Stories about President Ho's life and activities).

Although time has passed, the image of Uncle Ho is still deeply imprinted in the hearts of overseas Vietnamese and Thai people. Nowadays, many people still tell the next generations stories about Uncle Ho, conveying love and pride, like a Vietnamese legend. Many relics of Uncle Ho in Thailand are being preserved and developed thanks to the contributions of the local government and community, and overseas Vietnamese such as: President Ho Chi Minh relic site in Noong On village (Udon Thani province); Relic site in Ban Dong (Phichit province); President Ho Chi Minh memorial site in Nachok village (Ban May), Nakhon Phanom province are vivid evidence of the community's affection and pride.

According to Tin Tuc and Dan Toc Newspaper

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