Chúng tôi, những công dân Việt Nam quan tâm và những người ủng hộ nhân quyền, trân trọng kêu gọi Cảnh sát Hoàng gia Thái Lan và các cơ quan chức năng Thái Lan có liên quan điều tra và làm rõ thông tin sai lệch xung quanh chuyến hành hương đến Ấn Độ của Thầy Thích Minh Tuệ.

Thầy Thích Minh Tuệ, một nhà sư Việt Nam, đang trên đường bộ hành qua Thái Lan để tiếp tục thực hành 13 Hạnh Đầu Đà theo lời Đức Phật dạy. Thật không may, một số cá nhân đã lan truyền thông tin sai lệch, tuyên bố sai sự thật rằng "Cảnh sát Hoàng gia Thái Lan" và "các thành viên của hoàng gia" tham gia và kiểm soát chuyến hành hương.

Thông tin sai lệch này đã gây ra nỗi sợ hãi và hoang mang, cũng như làm tổn hại đến danh tiếng của cả cơ quan thực thi pháp luật Thái Lan và chính cuộc hành hương. Chúng tôi tin vào cam kết của Thái Lan về tính minh bạch, công lý và bảo vệ quyền tự do tôn giáo. Do đó, chúng tôi kêu gọi các cơ quan chức năng Thái Lan thực hiện các bước cần thiết để điều tra và công khai làm rõ tình hình để ngăn chặn những hiểu lầm tiếp theo.

Vui lòng ủng hộ chúng tôi bằng cách ký vào bản kiến nghị này.

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Kính gửi: Cảnh sát Hoàng gia Thái Lan, Phòng Quan hệ công chúng của Chính phủ

Chủ đề: Yêu cầu điều tra và làm rõ các khiếu nại về trình bày sai sự thật

Kính gửi các cơ quan chức năng và các bên liên quan,

Chúng tôi, những người ký tên dưới đây, xin gửi lời chúc mừng năm mới tốt đẹp nhất đến các bạn và trân trọng cung cấp thông tin sau đây liên quan đến một nhóm người hành hương Việt Nam hiện đang đi bộ tại Thái Lan trên cuộc hành trình đến Ấn Độ.

Thầy Thích Minh Tuệ và các bạn đồng tu của ông đang hiện hành trình bộ hành thiền định và thực hành khổ hạnh. Hành trình của họ đã diễn ra trong hòa bình tại Thái Lan, được chính quyền địa phương hỗ trợ và được người dân Thái Lan chào đón nồng nhiệt. Cuộc hành hương này cũng đã được đưa tin trên các phương tiện truyền thông của cả Thái Lan và quốc tế. (1)

Tuy nhiên, chúng tôi đã biết về thông tin sai lệch do ông Đoàn Văn Báu phát tán, người đã sử dụng họ tên của ông Theerawat Damrongakkarawiwat (còn được gọi là Đoàn Văn Tân) để tuyên bố rằng "Cảnh sát Hoàng gia Thái Lan" và "các thành viên của gia đình hoàng gia" tham gia vào việc kiểm soát cuộc hành hương. Những người phát tán thông tin sai lệch cũng ám chỉ rằng cảnh sát Thái Lan có thể bắt giữ bất kỳ ai đặt câu hỏi về mối liên hệ sai trái này. Những tuyên bố này đã được lan truyền rộng rãi thông qua các nhóm nội dung gieo rắc trên mạng xã hội và các nền tảng truyền thông khác, gây ra sự nhầm lẫn và sợ hãi.

Theo một báo cáo gần đây của BBC News, cả Cảnh sát Hoàng gia Thái Lan và Đồn cảnh sát Chong Mek đều xác nhận rằng "không có liên hệ chính thức" nào từ chính quyền Việt Nam liên quan đến cuộc hành hương này. (2) Những người tình nguyện đi cùng đoàn hành hương chỉ tham gia với tư cách cá nhân.

Hiện tại, Thầy Thích Minh Tuệ và những người bạn đồng hành của ông đang gặp khó khăn trong việc xin thị thực và không có giấy tờ tùy thân. Chúng tôi tin rằng những tuyên bố sai trái do ông Báu và những người xung quanh ông đưa ra đã góp phần gây ra những khó khăn này.

Việc mạo danh hoặc tuyên bố sai sự thật về mối liên hệ với chính quyền Thái Lan và hoàng gia là những hành vi phạm tội nghiêm trọng theo luật pháp Thái Lan. Chúng tôi cũng lo ngại rằng những tuyên bố sai trái này có thể ảnh hưởng đến những cá nhân có liên quan đến vụ án, bao gồm cả ông Theerawat và nhóm hành hương.

Do đó, chúng tôi trân trọng yêu cầu chính quyền Thái Lan:

Điều tra nguồn gốc của những tuyên bố sai trái này.

Làm rõ tình hình để tránh gây thêm sự nhầm lẫn và thông tin sai lệch giữa công dân Việt Nam và những người khác có liên quan.

Chúng tôi tin rằng sự hỗ trợ của quý vị sẽ giúp duy trì tính minh bạch, trung thực và pháp quyền ở Thái Lan, đồng thời đảm bảo bảo vệ quyền của du khách. Sự hỗ trợ này cũng sẽ củng cố lòng tin và thiện chí đối với Thái Lan như một quốc gia hòa bình và hiếu khách.

Chúng tôi chân thành cảm ơn sự quan tâm và hỗ trợ của quý vị trong vấn đề này.

Trân trọng,

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English version:

We, concerned Vietnamese citizens and supporters of human rights, respectfully urge the Royal Thai Police and relevant Thai authorities to investigate and clarify the false information surrounding Phra Thich Minh Tue’s pilgrimage to India.

Phra Thich Minh Tue, a Vietnamese monk, is on a peaceful journey through Thailand to continue his spiritual practice based on the 13 Dhutanga principles taught by the Buddha. Unfortunately, misinformation has been spread by certain individuals, falsely claiming that "Royal Thai Police" and "members of the royal family" are involved in and controlling the pilgrimage.

This misleading information has created fear and confusion, as well as damaged the reputation of both Thai law enforcement and the pilgrimage itself. We believe in Thailand’s commitment to transparency, justice, and the protection of religious freedom. Therefore, we call on Thai authorities to take the necessary steps to investigate and publicly clarify the situation to prevent further misunderstandings.

Please support us by signing this petition.

To: The Royal Thai Police, Governor’s Public Relations Department

Subject: Request for Investigation and Clarification of False Representation Claims

Dear Authorities and Concerned Parties,

We, the undersigned, extend our best wishes to you for the New Year and respectfully provide the following information regarding a group of Vietnamese pilgrims currently traveling on foot through Thailand as part of a journey to India.

Phra Thich Minh Tue and his fellow practitioners are engaged in a spiritual pilgrimage of meditation and ascetic practice. Their journey has been progressing peacefully in Thailand, supported by local authorities and warmly welcomed by Thai citizens. This pilgrimage has also received media coverage from both Thai and international outlets. (1)

However, we have become aware of misinformation being spread by Mr. Doan Van Bau, who has falsely used the name of Mr. Theerawat Damrongakkarawiwat (also known as Doan Van Tan) to claim that "Royal Thai Police" and "members of the royal family" are involved in controlling the pilgrimage. Mr. Bau has also implied that the Thai police could arrest anyone who raises questions about this false affiliation. These claims have been circulated widely through seeding content groups on social media and other media platforms, causing confusion and fear.

According to a recent report from BBC News, both the Royal Thai Police and Chong Mek Police Station have confirmed that "there has been no official contact" from Vietnamese authorities regarding this pilgrimage. (2) Volunteers traveling with the pilgrimage are acting solely in their personal capacity.

Currently, Phra Thich Minh Tue and his companions face challenges in obtaining visas and lack their personal identification documents. We believe that the false claims propagated by Mr. Bau and Mr. Theerawat have contributed to these difficulties.

Impersonation or false claims of affiliation with Thai authorities and the royal family are serious offenses under Thai law. We are also concerned that these false statements may impact individuals associated with the case, including Mr. Theerawat and the pilgrimage group.

Therefore, we respectfully request that Thai authorities:

1. Investigate the source of these false claims.
2. Clarify the situation to prevent further confusion and misinformation among Vietnamese citizens and others involved.

We believe that your support will help uphold transparency, honesty, and the rule of law in Thailand, while ensuring the protection of visitors' rights. This assistance will also strengthen trust and goodwill toward Thailand as a peaceful and hospitable nation.

We sincerely thank you for your attention and assistance in this matter.

Respectfully,

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Dưới đây là bản dịch thư sẽ gửi đến các cơ quan chức năng tại Thái Lan.

Những ai quan tâm có thể gửi email tới các địa chỉ sau :

Police Clearance Service Center: pcs.center@sbpolice.go.th

Metropolitan Police Bureau: metr-police@police.go.th

Tourist Police : tourist@police.go.th

The Goverment Public Relations Department : prforeign@prd.go.th

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Báo cáo về thông tin sai lệch liên quan đến chuyến hành hương của Thầy Thích Minh Tuệ

Gửi đến những ai quan tâm,

Chúng tôi những công dân Việt Nam ký tên dưới dây trân trọng gửi đến quý vị lời chúc tốt đẹp cho năm mới

Kính thưa quý giới chức Thái Lan,

Chúng tôi gửi đến quý vị các thông tin sau đây có liên quan đến công dân Việt Nam hiện đang du lịch bằng đường bộ đến Thái để đi đến Ấn Độ. Hành trình thiền định, tập học theo lời Đức Phật theo 13 Hạnh đầu đà của Thầy Thích Minh Tuệ đã diễn ra khá tốt đẹp trên đất Thái Lan dưới sự hỗ trợ của cơ quan chức năng và sự chào đón của người dân địa phương. Truyền thông Thái và quốc tế cũng đã đưa tin về hành trình này. (1)

Để bảo đảm mọi thông tin liên quan đến hành trình bộ hành của thầy Thích Minh Tuệ luôn trung thực, chính xác. Chúng tôi mong muốn cơ quan chức năng giúp đỡ, điều tra, làm rõ cách thông tin mang tính chất sai lệch, có dấu hiệu vi phạm luật pháp Thái Lan, đặc biệt là vấn đề mạo nhận, mạo xưng “cảnh sát hoàng gia Thái Lan”, “người của hoàng gia” cử đến.

Theo thông tin từ BBC News chúng tôi được biết, Cảnh sát Hoàng gia Thái Lan và Phòng Cảnh sát Chong Mek đã xác nhận “không có bất kỳ sự liên lạc nào” từ phía Việt Nam (2). Những người đi theo đoàn bộ hành nếu có chỉ là các tình nguyện viên hỗ trợ với tư cách cá nhân.

Trong bối cảnh Thầy Thích Minh Tuệ và những người đồng tu không được Giáo hội Phật giáo Việt Nam thừa nhận và cơ quan công an tại Việt Nam hạn chế việc thực hành tự do tín ngưỡng, chúng tôi nhận được thông tin từ ông Đoàn Văn Báu – người đã nhận là “trưởng đoàn” bộ hành công bố nhiều lần công khai trên mạng xã hội rằng: Một nữ CEO tại Lào “có quan hệ thân thiết với hoàng gia Thái Lan” đã cử “người của hoàng gia” và “cảnh sát hoàng gia” đến hỗ trợ, làm thủ tục giấy tờ. Hiện nay, thầy Thích Minh Tuệ và những người khác đang gặp khó khăn trong quá trình làm thị thưc và không có giấy tờ tùy thân bên người nên chúng tôi cho rằng thông tin ông Đoàn Văn Báu đưa ra có thể gây ngộ nhận trên. Chúng tôi có đính kèm chi tiết các thông tin có thể gây ngộ nhận trong thư này.(3)

Kính thưa quý vị, chúng tôi nhận thức được rằng việc mạo danh, mạo nhận là “cảnh sát hoàng gia” hay “người của hoàng gia” có thể khiến những người có liên quan như ông Theerawat Damrongakkarawiwat (tên tiếng Việt là Đoàn Văn Tân) – Giám đốc Marigold Import Export (Thailand) Co. Ltd bị liên lụy trực tiếp và gián tiếp ảnh hưởng đến đoàn bộ hành cùng thầy Thích Minh Tuệ.

Chúng tôi hy vọng sẽ nhận được sự hỗ trợ để làm rõ thông tin có thể gây ngộ nhận như trên từ phía quý cơ quan chức năng đế tránh gây hoang mang, hiểu lầm cho du khách Việt Nam, đặc biệt là những người mới lần đầu du lịch tới Thái Lan. Đồng thời chúng tôi tin rằng sự hỗ trợ của quý vị là chỉ dấu giúp cho những người khắp nơi yêu quý thầy Thích Minh Tuệ, quý mến đất nước Thái Lan hiền hòa, có cơ hội hiểu rằng tính minh bạch, sự trung thực và thượng tôn pháp luật, bảo vệ quyền lợi và tôn trọng khách du lịch của giới chức Thái Lan.

Chúng tôi trân trọng cảm ơn vì quý vị đã quan tâm.

Trân trọng,

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English version:

Report on Misleading Information Regarding the Pilgrimage of Phra Thich Minh Tue

To:
The Royal Thai Police
The Goverment Public Relations Department

Subject: Request for Investigation and Clarification of False Representation Claims

Dear Authorities and Concerned Parties,

We, the undersigned Vietnamese citizens, extend our best wishes to you for the New Year. We would like to provide the following information regarding a group of Vietnamese pilgrims currently traveling through Thailand on foot as part of a journey to India.

Phra Thich Minh Tue and his fellow practitioners are engaged in a spiritual pilgrimage that includes meditation and the practice of 13 austere Dhutanga principles as taught by the Buddha. Their journey has been progressing positively in Thailand with the support of local authorities and the warm reception of Thai citizens. This pilgrimage has also been covered by both Thai and international media. (1)

To ensure transparency and accuracy regarding this pilgrimage, we respectfully request assistance from the relevant Thai authorities to investigate and clarify the dissemination of misleading information, particularly claims involving false representation of "Royal Thai Police" or "members of the royal family." We are concerned that these claims may violate Thai law and mislead the public.

Specifically, Mr. Doan Van Bau and Mr. Theerawat Damrongakkarawiwat (also known by his Vietnamese name, Doan Van Tan) have spread misleading information suggesting that the Thai police are controlling the pilgrimage and have the authority to arrest anyone who raises concerns about the false claims of affiliation with "Royal Thai Police" or "members of the royal family." These statements could cause fear and confusion among those involved with or following the pilgrimage, as well as undermine trust in Thai authorities.

According to information reported by BBC News, both the Royal Thai Police and the Chong Mek Police Station have confirmed that "there has been no official contact" from Vietnamese authorities regarding the pilgrimage. (2) Any individuals accompanying the pilgrimage are volunteers acting in their personal capacity.

Given that Phra Thich Minh Tue and his fellow practitioners are not recognized by the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha and face restrictions on their religious freedom from Vietnamese authorities, we have received concerning reports from Mr. Doan Van Bau, who has publicly claimed on social media to be the "leader" of the pilgrimage. Mr. Bau stated that a female CEO in Laos with "close ties to the Thai royal family" allegedly sent "royal representatives" and "royal police officers" to assist with travel documents and procedures.

Currently, Phra Thich Minh Tue and his companions are experiencing difficulties in obtaining visas and lack possession of their personal identification documents. We believe Mr. Bau’s and Mr. Theerawat's statements may cause confusion and misunderstandings. We have attached details of these potentially misleading statements for your reference.

We are aware that impersonating or falsely claiming to be affiliated with the "Royal Thai Police" or "members of the royal family" is a serious offense under Thai law. We are also concerned that such false claims may negatively impact individuals associated with this case, including Mr. Theerawat, Director of Marigold Import Export (Thailand) Co. Ltd, and the pilgrimage group itself.

Therefore, we respectfully request that Thai authorities:

• Investigate the source of these false claims.
• Clarify the situation to prevent further confusion, fear, and misinformation among Vietnamese citizens and others involved.

We believe that your support will help uphold transparency, honesty, and the rule of law, ensuring the protection of visitors' rights and fostering goodwill toward Thailand as a peaceful and hospitable nation. This assistance will also strengthen the trust and admiration of those who support Phra Thich Minh Tue and value the integrity of Thai governance.

We sincerely thank you for your attention and assistance in this matter.

Respectfully,
[Your Name]
[Your Contact Information]

Attachments:

• Details of Misleading Statements
• Links to Relevant Media Reports

References:
(1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-tuYQ_5tv4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjJCeJxEa1k

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDwRdEuGn6I&t=664s

(2) https://www.bbc.com/vietnamese/articles/ce90kdl24m3o

https://www.rfa.org/vietnamese/news/vietnamnews/thailand-phat-giao-vietnam-khong-lien-he-truoc-ve-chuyen-bo-hanh-su-thich-minh-tue-01032025095927.html

(3) https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xo2xRSlMElAzcx6NXt4NY0spMMQpe7Na

https://youtu.be/s3NzPFZ7Hjw

https://youtu.be/6To-hlMAvkM
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Thai version:

รายงานเกี่ยวกับข้อมูลเท็จเกี่ยวกับการจาริกแสวงบุญของพระ Thich Minh Tue

ถึง:
สำนักงานตำรวจแห่งชาติไทย
แผนกประชาสัมพันธ์ผู้ว่าราชการจังหวัด

เรื่อง: ขอความช่วยเหลือในการตรวจสอบและชี้แจงข้อกล่าวอ้างการแอบอ้างเป็นเจ้าหน้าที่

เรียน ท่านเจ้าหน้าที่ผู้เกี่ยวข้อง,

พวกเราซึ่งเป็นพลเมืองเวียดนามที่ลงนามด้านล่าง ขอส่งความปรารถนาดีในโอกาสปีใหม่และขอเรียนแจ้งข้อมูลดังต่อไปนี้เกี่ยวกับกลุ่มผู้จาริกแสวงบุญจากเวียดนามที่เดินทางผ่านประเทศไทยด้วยการเดินเท้าไปยังประเทศอินเดีย

พระ Thich Minh Tue และเหล่าสานุศิษย์กำลังปฏิบัติภารกิจทางจิตวิญญาณ

รวมถึงการทำสมาธิและปฏิบัติตามหลักธุดงค์ 13 ข้อที่พระพุทธเจ้าทรงสั่งสอน

การเดินทางครั้งนี้เป็นไปด้วยดีในประเทศไทย

ด้วยการสนับสนุนจากเจ้าหน้าที่ท้องถิ่นและการต้อนรับอย่างอบอุ่นจากประชาชนชาวไทย การจาริกแสวงบุญนี้ยังได้รับการรายงานข่าวจากสื่อไทยและสื่อต่างประเทศอีกด้วย (1)

เพื่อให้ข้อมูลเกี่ยวกับการจาริกแสวงบุญของพระ Thich Minh Tue มีความโปร่งใสและถูกต้อง เราขอความกรุณาจากหน่วยงานที่เกี่ยวข้องให้ช่วยตรวจสอบและชี้แจงข้อมูลที่ผิดพลาด ซึ่งรวมถึงการแอบอ้างเป็น "ตำรวจแห่งชาติไทย" หรือ "บุคคลจากราชวงศ์ไทย"

ซึ่งอาจละเมิดกฎหมายไทย

นาย Doan Van Bau ได้เผยแพร่ข้อมูลเท็จโดยใช้ชื่อของนาย Theerawat Damrongakkarawiwat (หรือที่รู้จักในชื่อเวียดนามว่า Doan Van Tan) เพื่อสร้างความน่าเชื่อถือ โดยกล่าวอ้างว่าตำรวจไทยมีอำนาจควบคุมการจาริกแสวงบุญและสามารถจับกุมผู้ที่ตั้งคำถามเกี่ยวกับการแอบอ้างดังกล่าวได้ ข้อมูลนี้ได้ถูกเผยแพร่ในสื่อมวลชนหลายช่องทางผ่านกลุ่มปล่อยข่าวจำนวนมาก ซึ่งอาจก่อให้เกิดความกลัว ความสับสน และความเข้าใจผิดในหมู่ประชาชนและผู้เกี่ยวข้องกับการจาริก

จากรายงานของ BBC News ตำรวจแห่งชาติไทยและสถานีตำรวจช่องเม็กได้ยืนยันว่า "ไม่มีการติดต่ออย่างเป็นทางการใดๆ" จากหน่วยงานเวียดนามเกี่ยวกับการจาริกแสวงบุญนี้ (2) บุคคลที่เดินทางร่วมคณะมีเพียงอาสาสมัครที่สนับสนุนในฐานะส่วนตัวเท่านั้น

ในขณะเดียวกัน พระ Thich Minh Tue และเหล่าสานุศิษย์ไม่ได้รับการยอมรับจากคณะสงฆ์แห่งชาติของเวียดนาม อีกทั้งยังถูกจำกัดเสรีภาพในการนับถือศาสนาจากทางการเวียดนาม เราได้รับรายงานว่า นาย Doan Van Bau ซึ่งอ้างตัวเป็น "หัวหน้าคณะ" ได้กล่าวอ้างว่า ซีอีโอหญิงชาวลาวที่ "มีความสัมพันธ์ใกล้ชิดกับราชวงศ์ไทย" ได้ส่ง "ตัวแทนจากราชวงศ์" และ "ตำรวจราชสำนัก" มาช่วยดำเนินการเอกสาร

ปัจจุบัน พระ Thich Minh Tue และสานุศิษย์กำลังประสบปัญหาในการขอวีซ่าและไม่มีเอกสารประจำตัว เราเชื่อว่าข้อมูลที่เผยแพร่โดยนาย Doan Van Bau และนาย Theerawat ผ่านสื่อ อาจนำไปสู่ความสับสนเพิ่มเติม เราได้แนบข้อมูลรายละเอียดเกี่ยวกับคำกล่าวอ้างที่ผิดพลาดนี้ไว้เพื่อการพิจารณา

เราตระหนักดีว่าการแอบอ้างหรือแสดงตนเป็น "ตำรวจแห่งชาติไทย" หรือ "บุคคลจากราชวงศ์ไทย" เป็นความผิดร้ายแรงตามกฎหมายไทย เรามีความกังวลว่าข้อกล่าวอ้างดังกล่าวอาจส่งผลกระทบต่อบุคคลที่เกี่ยวข้อง รวมถึงนาย Theerawat และกลุ่มผู้จาริกแสวงบุญด้วย

ดังนั้น เราขอความกรุณาจากหน่วยงานที่เกี่ยวข้องให้:

• ตรวจสอบที่มาของข้อมูลเท็จดังกล่าว
• ชี้แจงสถานการณ์เพื่อป้องกันความสับสน ความกลัว และการเข้าใจผิดในหมู่ประชาชนชาวเวียดนามและผู้เกี่ยวข้อง

เรามีความเชื่อมั่นว่าการสนับสนุนจากท่านจะช่วยเสริมสร้างความโปร่งใส ความซื่อสัตย์ และหลักนิติธรรม เพื่อคุ้มครองสิทธิของนักท่องเที่ยว รวมถึงสร้างความเชื่อมั่นและความสัมพันธ์อันดีระหว่างผู้ที่สนับสนุนพระ Thich Minh Tue และประเทศไทย

พวกเราขอขอบพระคุณอย่างสูงสำหรับการพิจารณาและความช่วยเหลือจากท่าน

ด้วยความเคารพอย่างสูง,
[ชื่อของคุณ]
[ข้อมูลติดต่อของคุณ]

สิ่งที่แนบมาด้วย:

• รายละเอียดเกี่ยวกับข้อมูลที่ผิดพลาด
• ลิงก์สื่อที่เกี่ยวข้อง

อ้างอิง:
(1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-tuYQ_5tv4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjJCeJxEa1k

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDwRdEuGn6I&t=664s

(2) https://www.bbc.com/vietnamese/articles/ce90kdl24m3o

https://www.rfa.org/vietnamese/news/vietnamnews/thailand-phat-giao-vietnam-khong-lien-he-truoc-ve-chuyen-bo-hanh-su-thich-minh-tue-01032025095927.html

(3) https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xo2xRSlMElAzcx6NXt4NY0spMMQpe7Na

https://youtu.be/s3NzPFZ7Hjw

https://youtu.be/6To-hlMAvkM