A chaotic scene unfolded on Bangla Road in Patong when two Israeli men intervened in an alleged attack on two Thai women by a group of transgender individuals, sparking a brawl that left multiple people injured. The incident, captured on video, went viral across social media platforms on Thursday, March 6th, drawing widespread attention.
According to the Patong Police, the altercation began when a group of approximately five transgender individuals, aged between 20 and 30, assaulted two Thai women, aged 21 and 23. The reason behind the initial attack remains unclear, as police have not yet disclosed what led to the violence.
Two Israeli men, witnessing the assault, stepped in to assist the Thai women and attempted to halt the aggression. However, their intervention escalated the situation into a full-blown melee. The clash resulted in injuries to the two Thai women, the transgender group, and the Israeli men involved.
Authorities have since launched an investigation and are actively tracking down several of the transgender individuals implicated in the incident for further questioning and potential legal action. Patong Police have assured the public that they are working to establish a clear timeline of events and determine the circumstances that led to the violent encounter.
The viral video was widely shared online. As of now, no additional details have been released regarding the condition of the injured parties or the specific charges that may be filed.
The Patong Police have urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
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