Around the afternoon of March 7, 2026, a Pomeranian publicly known as Ban Bao was lying near the entrance of a spa on An Thuong 3 Street in Da Nang when a foreign visitor suddenly kicked the dog toward the door. The owner told Vietnamese media that the dog was taken to a veterinary clinic and X-rays showed three broken ribs. Because the dog was too small for a cast, it could only receive pain medication and recover naturally. Vietnamese media reported that the owner said the two visitors spoke Chinese; social-platform posts described them as Chinese tourists, but no public police or official source has confirmed their nationality.

A small dog lying by the door was suddenly kicked

According to Tuoi Tre News, VnExpress International, and Tien Phong, the incident took place around the afternoon of March 7, 2026, inside a spa on An Thuong 3 Street in Da Nang's Ngu Hanh Son Ward. A small Pomeranian was lying near the entrance when a foreign visitor suddenly stood up, walked toward the door, and kicked it.

Media reports say the surveillance footage shows the man sitting inside and using his phone before rising and kicking the dog. The dog was sent into the door area, bounced back to the yard or floor, and cried out in pain. The man then walked outside, while his companion remained seated and continued using a phone without immediately checking on the animal.

No report described the dog as aggressive. It was simply lying near the entrance when an adult inflicted sudden violence on it. This was not an accidental touch or a necessary attempt to drive an animal away; it was a deliberate act against a small animal that could not defend itself.

The owner said X-rays showed three broken ribs

Tien Phong reported that the owner, identified as T., said no staff were inside when the incident happened and his wife was also away. About 15 minutes later, she returned, heard the dog crying in pain, and took it to a veterinary clinic.

The owner said the X-rays showed three broken ribs. Because the dog was very small, the veterinarian said it could not be put in a cast and would have to heal naturally. The owner added that the Pomeranian had been raised by the family for years and treated like a close companion. After the injury, the dog had difficulty moving and appeared frightened, while the family could only give pain medication and take extra care of it.

Social-platform records name the dog Ban Bao, sometimes written as Banh Bao in English posts. The name mainly appears in Facebook, Threads, Instagram, and other social-platform records, while mainstream media usually refer to it as the owner's Pomeranian or small dog. This archive preserves the publicly circulated name with that attribution.

The visitors' identity has not been officially confirmed

Tuoi Tre News and VnExpress International both reported that, after checking security footage and asking neighbors, the owner believed the two men were foreign tourists who spoke Chinese and had suitcases with them. Some social-platform posts called them Chinese tourists or Chinese citizens.

The public sources found so far do not show police or another official body confirming the men's nationality, names, documents, or any later penalty. The owner also told media that the family did not report the case to police at the time because the men were tourists and might already have left the country. For that reason, this archive records them as Chinese-speaking foreign tourists and notes that social platforms described them as suspected Chinese tourists.

That boundary does not reduce the gravity of the act. Wherever the perpetrator came from, an adult who kicks a quiet dog for no reason and leaves it with broken ribs and lasting pain committed an unacceptable inhumane act. Compassion for the animal and criticism of cruelty must not become hatred toward a country, ethnicity, or tourist group.

The video spread and drew public anger

The video circulated through Vietnamese social platforms, expatriate groups, and Chinese-language Threads posts, drawing attention from Vietnamese residents, foreigners living in Vietnam, and Chinese-language users. VnExpress International reported that expatriate Andrei Vialkov shared the video in a Da Nang Facebook group and described it as a shocking case of animal cruelty.

Several media reports noted that many users wanted the man identified and held responsible. VnExpress International also noted Vietnamese rules that allow fines for beating or torturing domestic animals. As of the public records reviewed, however, no formal police case, penalty, or accountability result has been found.

Ban Bao should not be remembered only as a short angry clip. It was a dog that lived at the spa and was cherished by the owner's family. After the kick, it had to endure pain, difficulty moving, and fear. This record preserves the basic truth that a harmless companion animal was violently injured in a public business space, and that such cruelty deserves clear condemnation.

Timeline

• Afternoon of March 7, 2026: According to Tien Phong and other reports, two foreign visitors arrived at a spa on An Thuong 3 Street in Da Nang while no staff were inside.
• Afternoon of March 7, 2026: Surveillance footage showed one man suddenly standing, walking to the door, and kicking the small Pomeranian lying nearby.
• About 15 minutes later: The owner's wife returned, heard the dog crying in pain, and took it to a veterinary clinic.
• Afterward: The owner said X-rays showed three broken ribs and the dog could not be put in a cast because of its small size.
• March 8-10, 2026: Tien Phong, VnExpress International, Tuoi Tre News, 24h, and others reported or reposted the case.
• Later: No public source reviewed has shown official confirmation of the visitors' nationality, names, or penalties.

Public Sources

• Tuoi Tre News. Tuoi Tre News supports the location, surveillance description, the owner's account of three broken ribs, and the Chinese-speaking visitor claim.
• VnExpress International. VnExpress International supports the surveillance image, injuries, online circulation, Andrei Vialkov's Facebook-group sharing, and Vietnam fine rules.
• Tien Phong. Tien Phong supports the owner's interview, the sequence of events, veterinary visit, care after injury, and identity attribution boundary.
• 24h. 24h supports the 24-second video description, X-ray image, and public reaction.
• Newsflare. Newsflare, Facebook, Threads, and Instagram records are used as secondary records for the name Ban Bao and online circulation, not as substitutes for media-confirmed facts.