Ex-Spokesman Proposes Three Measures to Secure Schools Nationwide

Prompong Nopridet, former spokesman for the Pheu Thai Party, responded to the violent incident at Thepsirin School in Nonthaburi by expressing deep condolences to the families of the deceased and support for the injured, students, teachers, parents, and all affected. He called for a thorough investigation into the source and cause of the weapon before drawing conclusions, while acknowledging the government and Education Ministry's current safety measures as a positive direction that must be implemented nationwide, not just temporarily.

Prompong proposed three urgent measures: First, establish a 30-day framework for comprehensive security inspections at all schools nationwide, including access control, risk assessment, emergency reporting systems, emergency response plans, and staff and student preparedness, along with minimum safety standards adapted to each area and age-appropriate training for violence, fire, earthquake, flooding, and other disasters. Second, close loopholes in firearm access from the source by reviewing regulations on possession, storage, and preventing children or unauthorized persons from accessing weapons, while screening measures in schools should match local risk levels. Third, provide active psychological care with ongoing support systems for affected students, teachers, staff, parents, and families with easy access to assistance and rapid referrals when needed.

He called for the government to publicly release results after 30 days showing how many schools were inspected, what vulnerabilities were found, and which issues require further action. "This incident must be a national lesson, not just for one school. Let's transform this tragedy into measures, measures into action, and action into tangible security that restores parents' confidence that their children will return home safely every day," Prompong stated.