Regarding the incident in which three children were seriously injured in a knife attack on the Chiang Mai – San Kamphaeng Road on the night of September 16th, the Commander of Provincial Police Region 5 reported that five suspects have been arrested. All are Myanmar nationals working in Chiang Mai. They confessed to assaulting the victims, stating that they had mistakenly believed the victims were their rivals.
Two additional suspects, also Myanmar nationals, are expected to be arrested soon.
The victim whose wrist was severed is currently in stable condition and receiving medical treatment. All of the victims are children and youths aged 14 to 18. They are homeless, not attending school, or employed. Authorities will coordinate with relevant agencies to provide support and take appropriate action.
