On Thursday, a horrifying massacre occurred in Thailand, killing thirty-six people, including twenty-four children. The massacre happened inside a childcare establishment in Northeastern Thailand. The whole country is in shock after one of the deadliest attacks on Thursday in Uthaisawan Na Clang of Nong Bua Lamphu province.
The Suspect
The local police started looking for the suspect immediately and later identified him. Panya Kamrab (34), the attacker, was a policeman, according to Thailand CIB. Kamrab was suspended from duty as he was charged with drug possession.
The Motive
Panya went to the center for childcare to look for his two-year-old stepson. The child was not there then, and as soon as Panya realized it, he started shooting everyone he met and stabbing people brutally. He entered a room where twenty-four children were sleeping by firing on the door and killing all but one.
Most of the deaths happened due to stabbings. According to an eyewitness, the attacker had two guns and a knife with him. Some of the staff were having their lunch when Panya entered the nursery.
What the Eyewitnesses Said
The eyewitnesses said that everything happened before they could understand. They heard sounds like firecrackers suddenly and saw two stuff collapsing. They said they couldn’t believe Panya would also take the lives of innocent children. The attacker couldn’t find his stepson and started continuously frightening everyone with the guns and attacking with the knife. Even he continued attacking people until he reached his home. The police also reached Panya’s home, conducted a search, and surrounded the house. But they could not catch him alive as Panya committed suicide inside his home. Before committing suicide, Panya killed his stepson and his wife as well.
Prime Minister’s Message
Thai Prime Minister Prayut Cha-no-cha expressed his grief regarding the incident and called it shocking.
