Jensen Huang of Nvidia Once Lived in Thailand, Forced to Flee Due to Parents' Fear of Military Coups

Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, known as the 'Taylor Swift of the technology world', recently shared in a popular podcast interview with Joe Regan that he lived in Thailand as a child. His family relocated from Taiwan when his father, an engineer, established an oil refinery in Bangkok. During 1973-1974, the family witnessed tanks and soldiers filling the streets, which made them fear for their children's safety. Learning about Thailand's frequent military coups, they decided to send their children to live with an uncle in Washington state - a decision that ultimately led to Huang's successful technology career. The specific event he likely referred to was the October 14, 1516 uprising against military dictatorship, which involved military tanks and resulted in a violent crackdown. Thailand remains one of the world's top countries in terms of military coup frequency, experiencing five successful coups and three failed coup attempts since that period.