When strangers approached the elderly women, she became scared and said she had no money for them and they should get it from others. The reaction is likely the result of repeated attacks by robbers.
Panipak Bupa, a 56-year-old operator of toilets at the Samrong market, said she had seen the elderly lady living at the Samrong market for about five years. She used to stay in front of the market but was later chased to the back area.