Prime Minister of Thailand Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday ordered law enforcement agencies to tighten gun ownership rules and repress use narcotic after a Serial killing by a former policeman at a day care center left leaving the country in shock.
A total of 36 people including 24 children died in one knives and guns raged last week by a former policeman who later committed suicide in Uthai Sawan, a town 500 kilometers (310 miles) northeast of Bangkok. This is one of the worst child murders in a massacre by a single killer in recent history.
Government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said Prayut directed authorities to proactively search for and check illegal drug use among officials and the community, and step up treatment for those Addicts.
The Prime Minister has ordered government registries to revoke the licenses of registered gun owners, who are said to have behaved in a way that is “socially threatening” and “creates a crime”. chaos or unrest,” Anucha said, along with a crackdown on illegal gun sales, arms smuggling, and illegal gun use.
Thai authorities plan to recall guns from officials and police officers who use firearms for improper purposes or commit violent acts while on duty.
Police chief Damrongsak Kittiprapas, police chief Damrongsak Kittiprapas told reporters that they will also be required to have regular mental health checks.
High gun ownership in Thailand compared to other countries in Southeast Asia. Illegal weapons, many brought from countries in conflict, are common.
