Two young hilltribe sisters are receiving some consolation after they were accused on Reddit of stealing a watch. Their picture was published in the international media, and they were dubbed “adorable thieves.”
It’s unclear if they ever did steal anything but the accusers never came forward and the post was later deleted after garnering 4,000 comments.
The sisters, who are 7 and 10-years-old, and their family have been offered moral and financial support by authorities of Chiang Mai province. Pawin Chamniprasart, who is the governor of Chiang Mai, and his wife, Monsuda, have also visited the Hmong family in their village.
He gifted them with money and scholarships in hopes of lifting their morale after being accused of the crime.
His delegation has also promised that he will help improve the house they are currently living in, reported Bangkok Post.
As to how and what he intends to do, that is still unknown.
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