Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday ordered legislation enforcement companies to tighten gun possession guidelines and crack down on drug use following a mass killing by an ex-policeman at a daycare middle that left has the nation in shock.
A complete of 36 individuals together with 24 youngsters have been killed in a knife and gun rampage final week by an ex-cop who later killed himself in Uthai Sawan, a city 500 kilometers (310 miles) northeast of Bangkok. It was one of many worst baby dying tolls in a bloodbath by a single killer in current historical past.
Prayut has instructed authorities to proactively search and check for using illicit medication amongst officers and communities, and step up remedy for addicts, authorities spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri mentioned in an announcement.
The prime minister has ordered authorities registrars to revoke the gun licenses of registered house owners who’ve reportedly behaved in a approach that “threatens society” and “creates chaos or causes unrest,” Anucha mentioned, alongside a crackdown on unlawful gun gross sales, weapons smuggling, and using unlawful firearms.
Thai authorities plan to recall weapons from officers and law enforcement officials who’ve misused their firearms or have behaved aggressively on responsibility.
Regular psychological well being checks can even be required for gun license candidates and holders, Police Chief Police General Damrongsak Kittiprapas informed reporters.
Gun possession is excessive in Thailand in contrast with another international locations in Southeast Asia. Illegal weapons, many introduced in from strife-torn international locations, are widespread.