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A Thai teen girl lost her hand in a machete attack by Myanmar-linked gang teens; 15 arrested, hand reattached, and public safety measures heightened.
A violent machete attack in Chiang Mai, Thailand, left a 14-year-old girl with a severed hand after a confrontation between two groups of teenagers, including Shan youth gang members from Myanmar.
Police have arrested 15 suspects, including the primary suspect, Sai Aik Maung, who admitted to the attack and apologized, claiming he did not realize the victim was a girl.
The victim’s hand has been reattached, and she remains in medical care.
Authorities are pursuing attempted murder charges and continue to search for the gang leader, Top.
The incident has prompted increased police patrols, a minor curfew, and efforts to address root causes like poverty and lack of education.
The violence has raised concerns about public safety and Thailand’s tourism image.
Una adolescente tailandesa perdió la mano en un ataque con machete por parte de pandillas de adolescentes vinculadas a Myanmar; 15 fueron arrestados, las manos fueron atadas de nuevo, y las medidas de seguridad pública aumentaron.