It was an ugly scenario....
What is interesting to observe, is how some of the “boat people” from the region have done so well in America - and some have had more difficulty.
Well, my buddy was with the Cambodian military, and is a crackerjack mechanic (aircraft at the time, I think). He’s the main mechanic at the Port of Richmond, VA nowadays.
I’ve known Hmong people who could do anything, and others who haven’t a clue. I suppose I could say the same thing about some of my Thai in-laws, LOL.