Reports have surfaced that the shooter is a former police officer. Efforts have been made to arrest the person. The police have registered a case and are conducting intensive investigations.
The Prime Minister of Thailand has expressed his condolence over the incident and has ordered all investigating agencies to investigate the matter immediately.
Thailand has a high proportion of gun owners compared to other countries in the region. But official statistics suggest that illegal weapons are not in large numbers.
Although such shootings are rare in Thailand, in 2020, an army officer shot and killed 29 people over a property dispute. 57 people were injured.