A 19-year-old drink vendor named Rattika was injured in an altercation yesterday, April 4, when a coworker threw hot cooking oil at her in a shopping mall in Krabi's Mueang district. Emergency responders were called by mall staff, and police detained the suspect on-site. The victim suffered burns on her torso and back and was taken to Krabi Hospital after receiving first aid.
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The incident occurred as Rattika was closing her stall. The alleged assailant, identified as Fon, worked at a nearby stall. Rattika mentioned no prior issue apart from a verbal exchange on April 1 when Fon reportedly insulted her during a conversation with a relative.
An eyewitness, a mall customer, reported hearing the suspect call out to Rattika before throwing the oil, indicating a deliberate act aimed possibly at her face. After the incident, Fon attempted to escape but was restrained by other customers until the police arrived. Witnesses have expressed their willingness to testify about the events they saw.
At the scene, police officers sought to question Fon, but she refused to provide a statement or allow photographs. She was later transported to Mueang Krabi Police Station for further legal action as investigations continue.
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