This was just so confronting and disturbing! I had never considered the savagery and heartlessness shown by the girls involved. It was pure 'pack mentality'. It also completely blew away my impression of the country after multiple visits to Laos.
The other issue too is the responsibility of by-standers. This is about community and attitudes, so there is a need for education required too. It was NOT all about the actions of the girls; it was the whole context.