Mass killing exposes deep problems in Thai society

[webfact]

 

The shocking mass killing of mostly very young children in Nong Bua Lam Phu province has exposed far-ranging problems in Thai society, law enforcement and healthcare.

 

Under the spotlight are not only the country’s drug plague but also deep flaws in the police force, lax gun laws, mental health issues and a shortage of psychiatrists.

 

“If something like this happens overseas, a psychological study [of the perpetrator] is conducted immediately to get to the root of the problem,” said Dr Deja Piyavhatkul, a former medical lecturer and psychiatrist.

 

Dr Deja explained that such an investigation grants insights into the killer’s mental state, enabling authorities to draw up guidelines that can help prevent a repeat of such terrible violence in the future.

“Such incidents are in fact preventable. The signs can usually be noticed months ahead,” the doctor said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/mass-killing-exposes-deep-problems-in-thai-society/

 

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[papa al]

15 minutes ago, webfact said:

“Such incidents are in fact preventable. The signs can usually be noticed months ahead,” the doctor said.

 

In fact, bull.

What is the sign predicting mass muder, Dr.?

 

[plus7]

Such  vague words "This <something> revealed problems in a society: <list of whatever> " can work for any politician.

On my opinion, crazy people can be absolutely in every society.

[Somrak]

But the problem is sure not "ja ba". The Problem are stupid laws.

[Neeranam]

51 minutes ago, webfact said:

Under the spotlight are not only the country’s drug plague but also deep flaws in the police force, lax gun laws, mental health issues and a shortage of psychiatrists.

Of you say so, but this is not the case in my opinion. 

This tragedy was nothing to do with drugs. 

 

[Mr Derek]

Usual knee-jerk op-ed stuff.  

 

A British nurse is currently on trial for killing 7 babies. Deep problems in British society?

Let's talk instead about deep problems in human nature. 

[NativeBob]

Dr. Deja wants some govt. funds for "study". been there saw that. cheap trick. ????

[rbkk]

1 hour ago, papa al said:

What is the sign predicting mass muder, Dr.?

Aquiring a gun combined with a loss of face?

[proton]

Lone wolf disaffected drug user and mental defective hardly adds up to exposing deep problems in Thai society

[ezzra]

Rubbish, history is full of mad mass murderers who one day got up and decide to goes on a killing spree. and there's no predictable behavior patterns for such occurrences...

[jacko45k]

8 minutes ago, ezzra said:

and there's no predictable behavior patterns for such occurrences...

Not even a sudden shopping spree for weapons and bullets? Some even were displaying behaviour on social media foretelling what they might do.

[papa al]

2 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Not even a sudden shopping spree for weapons and bullets? Some even were displaying behaviour on social media foretelling what they might do.

No.!

Blah bla blah.

[Photoguy21]

4 hours ago, Neeranam said:

Of you say so, but this is not the case in my opinion. 

This tragedy was nothing to do with drugs. 

 

How can you be so sure?

[RichardColeman]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

“If something like this happens overseas, a psychological study [of the perpetrator] is conducted immediately to get to the root of the problem,” said Dr Deja Piyavhatkul,

Nonsense , in Biden's new America they'd be out on bail before the paperwork was finished.

[spidermike007]

There have been very few mass shootings here, relatively speaking. So, is it a big problem, just yet? 

 

I do agree with urgent reform needed for the police force, the lax gun laws, the mental health issues, with some, and a shortage of psychiatrists. Also, a major problem is the lack of willingness to have one's life examined, and a stubborn refusal to look within for the source of the problem. And lastly, the horrific issue of trying to saving face, and the staggering weakness this creates. 

[StevieAus]

How does this expert suggest that a psychological study of the perpetrator be carried out, considering that he is dead?

[LatPhrao]

26 minutes ago, RichardColeman said:

Nonsense , in Biden's new America they'd be out on bail before the paperwork was finished.

There is the nonsense!

[IAMHERE]

5 hours ago, jacko45k said:

5 hours ago, ezzra said:

and there's no predictable behavior patterns for such occurrences...

Not even a sudden shopping spree for weapons and bullets?

I didn't read where the perp did this. 

[NativeBob]

1 hour ago, RichardColeman said:

Nonsense , in Biden's new America they'd be out on bail before the paperwork was finished.

That shows that Dr. Deja posses deep knowledge on "overseas criminal psychology". Likely by watching multiple episodes of popular series about "uber smart US cops'n'lawyers". And yes, Biden's new America is really weird place now. 

[Cake Monster]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

“Such incidents are in fact preventable. The signs can usually be noticed months ahead,” the doctor said.

 

The really sad part of all this, is that it was recognised, by his superiors, but little or nothing was done to help this Guy with his addiction. He was just shunted out of Bangkok

I am sure that if this Tweaker had received the correct care and medication when he was first diagnosed as a Meth user, then this tragedy would probably never even have happened.

Years of Drug abuse had obviously fried this Guys brain beyond all reasonable ability to function as a sane Human Being

[jacko45k]

2 hours ago, papa al said:

No.!

Blah bla blah.

Yes, you did post such..... very eloquent!

[jacko45k]

44 minutes ago, IAMHERE said:

I didn't read where the perp did this. 

Nobody said he did, it was in response to a more general statement that did not hold water!

Quote

for such occurrences

 

[Thingamabob]

Ridiculous statement from someone who ought to know better. In reality he is seeking funds for what would likely be a pointless study of no practical value.

[Neeranam]

5 hours ago, Photoguy21 said:

How can you be so sure?

I lived in that area for many years and know people who talked to the neighbours. 

 

https://theisaanrecord.co/2022/10/11/who-was-the-nong-bua-lamphu-mass-shooter/

[hotchilli]

21 hours ago, webfact said:

Under the spotlight are not only the country’s drug plague but also deep flaws in the police force, lax gun laws, mental health issues and a shortage of psychiatrists.

So Land of Smiles is over?

Best let Phipat at TAT know.

[hotchilli]

21 hours ago, webfact said:

“Such incidents are in fact preventable. The signs can usually be noticed months ahead,” the doctor said.

Even 8 years of decline.

[hotchilli]

19 hours ago, proton said:

Lone wolf disaffected drug user and mental defective hardly adds up to exposing deep problems in Thai society

When it's around half the population I'd say it was.

[ozz1]

One problem was that police didn't respond earlier I live where this happened and a lady I spoke to said she rang police well before they arrived 50 times they arrived after the incident not good

[daveAustin]

Mass killing exposes deep problems in Thai society
 

Being Thai-specific as the question was posed, there does seem a propensity among males to completely lose it when face has been lost. Upbringing? Accountability?

[Nicholas Paul KNIGHT]

Deep problems, so many and as such very hard to deal with, firstly Thai culture regarding loss of face and Thainess, allowing those who were legally allowed to own guns to continue to continue even after loss of that job.

Lax enforcement of Gun laws, but they also applies to ALL laws. Althpough they trumpet reactions, rarely do you see accountability many RTP think they are above the law and that has not changed in over TWO decades.

mental health left mainly to the Villages to police their own with minor medical help, nothing concerted and no-one willing to act constructively.  

 

Compromise and more compromise to try to make people adhere for the sake of the General Public those HIGH Ideals are now lost in the myuths opf time , as peop[le become more informed, something judging by ecucational skills the Thai Government has been hoping to repress for centuries since evolving from an Absolute Monarch to a Constitutional Monarh . Peoples general attitude, Not my problem, not my land, does not affect me , therefore un til it does they do liottle to assist or help to maintain peace and harmony