Thailand vows efforts to restore tourist confidence after mall shooting, illustration photo/ Source: freepik.com

Bangkok – Thailand will restore confidence in its critical tourism sector, officials said on October 4, a day after a shooting spree at a luxury shopping mall killed two people and ịnjured five others.

Thapanee Kiatphaibool, governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, said government agencies would do even more to restore confidence, saying they need to improve security in all areas for Thai and foreign tourists.

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on October 3 also pledged to implement measures to ensure the highest safety for foreign tourists after the fatal shooting at Siam Paragon in Bangkok.

Pol. Lt. Gen. Archayon Kraithong, spokesperson for the Royal Thai Police, has appealed to the public to refrain from sharing images and video clips related to violent incidents involving minors.

Archayon expressed condolences to the families of the victims who lost their lives and those who are injured. He also warned users of online social platforms not to share images or video clips related to the incident, including footage of the event itself, as well as images of the deceased and the injured. He emphasised the importance of understanding the impact that such content can have on the affected families.