As news of the Thai Binh protests reached the outside world, Vietnamese across the globe soon formed ad-hoc "Committees to Support Thai Binh". These committees comprising of prominent organizations within the Vietnamese community coordinated efforts to bring international attention to the unrest in Vietnam. Overseas Vietnamese relayed news of the protests at home to the media and governments of countries in which they reside.

Thousands upon thousands have demonstrated their support for Thai Binh and Xuan Loc, the two symbols of discontent throughout Vietnam against the Hanoi regime. In Thai Binh, 50 miles away from Hanoi, farmers stood up against the corrupt system that has made their lives miserable despite the gains from economic reforms. In Xuan Loc, the Catholic community is defying an official order to oppress religious activities of the Church.

As a result, in the place known as Little Saigon in California, USA, an estimated crowd of more than 10,000 gathered on Sept. 7 with a sea of Vietnamese freedom flags and signs pledging:

- Vietnamese abroad resolutely support Thai Binh protests against corruption and exploitation

- We demand the Vietnamese Communist government to respect human rights and release all political prisoners.

- We call on people of the world to pressure Hanoi to stop its crackdown against the people whose legitimate requests should be heard.

A nighttime vigil was held in Southern California on August 16 to signify the solidarity. Demonstrations were also held in Paris on Aug. 10; Houston (Texas) Aug. 17; and Washington, D.C. Aug. 23 before the Hanoi embassy. San Jose (northern California) held a "Week for Thai Binh - Xuan Loc" from Aug. 24 - Sept. 1, in which Vietnamese representatives met with U.S. officials and the media. Students and workers sent by Hanoi to Germany and Eastern Europe held a hunger-strike in Bonn on Sept. 2 before the Hanoi embassy. Similarly, a three-day hunger strike took place on Aug. 27 - 30 at Trovade'ro Square before UNESCO office in Paris.

Overseas Vietnamese continue to support the movement inside Vietnam with many more demonstrations and petition drives planned.

Hanoi has tried to seal the Thai Binh protests from the rest of Vietnam as well as the world. The events that began in May were finally acknowledged by the government on Sept. 8.

News of the international support have been sent back to Vietnam, particularly to the people of Thai Binh and Xuan Loc, through various channels including the Internet. Netters have formed web pages documenting the demonstrations and petitions of support. The global movement has encouraged the people of Thai Binh, Xuan Loc, and elsewhere in Vietnam a great deal. International attention has also deterred Hanoi from harsh retaliatory measures. Hopefully, a Tienanmen Square-type repression will not take place in Vietnam as farmers and workers stand up together for their rights.