Following the attack that killed 36 people, including many children, at a childcare facility in northeastern Thailand, the Thai government has taken measures to strengthen gun control and drug control to prevent recurrence.
On the 6th of this month, a former police officer attacked a childcare facility in northeastern Thailand with a gun and a knife, killing 36 people, including 24 children.
According to the police, the former police officer was dismissed for possession of drugs, and the gun used in the crime was not taken out from the police, but was purchased legally.
In response to the incident, Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha convened his ministers for an emergency meeting on Tuesday to strengthen gun control and drug control.
At the conference, when obtaining a license to own a gun, it was compulsory to undergo a psychological test, and policies such as checking the mental state every 3 to 5 years to determine eligibility were shown. .
He also decided to tighten the penalties for drug trafficking and confirmed that the law will be developed in the future.
After the meeting, Prime Minister Prayut said, "In the future, we will be able to take action to achieve firm results toward solving the gun and drug problems."
On the 12th, the police released stimulants seized this month to the press and appealed that they are focusing on drug discovery. The challenge is whether effective measures can be taken.