Ready to provide compensation to those injured and killed in the shooting at Paragon.

"Ministry of Foreign Affairs-Tourism" issued a statement of regret over the violence at Paragon Mall. The Prime Minister spoke with the Chinese-Myanmar ambassadors. Explaining the reason after the tourist's death Ensure full recovery Hurry to gain confidence Worried that it will affect tourism

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the results of a meeting to discuss the development of security measures in public areas and tourist attractions with Mr. Chakrabongse Saengmanee, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. Statement expressing condolences for the deaths and injuries in the violent incident at Paragon Department Store yesterday (Oct. 3), which must take into account the mental state of all Thai people. Regulating laws, such as purchasing firearms This event is an event that happened and ended, not a continuous event.

“Recently, the Prime Minister contacted via telephone with Chinese Ambassador and Myanmar in Thailand, which after the press conference was finished We will travel to Paragon Mall. and the Chinese and Myanmar embassies as well as other embassies that have affected people,” said the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Ms. Sudawan Wang Suphakit Koson The Minister of Tourism and Sports said that the Thai government expresses its deep condolences. to all deceased and injured persons with force majeure events occurring in Thailand No one wants it to happen. No matter where in the world The incident that occurred resulted in the deaths of two people, one of whom was a Chinese national who had traveled on September 27th. who is in the visa-free period in Thailand and another 1 person is from Myanmar As for the injured, there were 5 people, including 1 Chinese person who came with the deceased. and 1 Lao PDR citizen and 3 Thai people. The Thai government will take care of everything as best as possible. Including facilitating the families of the injured and deceased.

“The five injured were His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen. Received as a patient under the royal patronage Operations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Tourism and Sports has established a Situation Command Center at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. To communicate with all sectors and update the situation This is a temporary installation only for this event. To coordinate with various embassies to take care of the families of affected foreign tourists,” said the Tourism Minister.

Ms. Sudawan said that she had the opportunity to be with the Prime Minister during her contact with the Chinese Ambassador. The Chinese Ambassador thanked the Prime Minister for taking immediate action.

As for the incident that occurred during the visa-free period, how will we build confidence among tourists? The Minister of Tourism said that efforts must be made to build confidence in this matter. As for the impact, we must continue to follow up.

When asked about the emergency alert system, which is more about sending SMS to notify the public, when can it kick off? Ms. Sudawan said that this matter needs to be discussed among many sectors. and must continue to be integrated

In the past, when a violent event occurred The government only says that lessons have been learned, but the situation is repeated. How to build confidence among tourists? The Minister of Tourism said that this incident was unusual. and does not occur regularly We will try our best to prevent this from happening again.

“As for the matter of compensation for the dead and injured The Thai government provides full compensation. In this case, there should be measures to help. May use a normal budget or a medium budget. Must discuss again The families of the deceased and injured have already been contacted. But we haven't talked about remedies yet. which the Thai authorities I will take care of the injured and deceased as best I can,” Ms. Sudawan said.

While Pol. Lt. Gen. Samran Nuanma, Assistant Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police Summarize the events that occurred. Police General Torsak Sukwimon, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Police (Commander), assessed the incident as an active shooter, which we have practiced dealing with. and the performance can control the situation well Handle quickly

“The perpetrator used a blank gun, which is a plastic gun. Then came to modify and change the barrel. Next, control measures must be added, such as laws regulating blanking. Conversion of firearms There will be more on artificial materials that can be used as firearms,” said the Assistant Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police.

As for how to coordinate with operators regarding weapons inspection measures before entering the mall, Pol. Lt. Gen. Samran said that the police have already discussed and trained with the mall. This allows the situation to be resolved quickly. But we need to discuss together to determine further measures.

Ms. Thapanee Kiatpaiboon The Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand said that we have been managing and monitoring various news since yesterday and have implemented 3 parts: 1. Safety measures. that must be raised in every area Fellow Thai and foreign tourists 2. Measures to rehabilitate the mind. Facilitate the injured and the deceased, both Thais and foreigners. 3. Government communication measures and building confidence for Thai and foreign tourists.

“As for government communications, it is divided into three phases: short, medium and long, which in the long run will create a good image for the tourism industry and build confidence. which the Minister of Tourism and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will begin operations tomorrow (Oct. 5). As for tourism numbers, TAT will be the assessor. Management is done by the government sector. Chinese ambassador expresses appreciation The Myanmar Embassy has already contacted the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Source: Thai News Agency