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A Vietnam-focused travel agency has warned tourists against wearing a 'Vietnam War veteran hat' when traveling to the country, citing cases of entry denial.
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The agency reported that a recent traveller wearing a Vietnam war veteran hat was denied entry at the airport. “A group of tourists wearing the hat was also fined US$3,000 after being stopped by authorities,” it warned. The agency further cautioned that “wearing the hat on the streets could lead to conflicts with locals”.