Minister wants better security at malls after brawl at Bangkok’s MBK

Following a fight inside an inner-Bangkok buying center, MBK, on Saturday, the higher learning minister has demanded more stringent security measures from the government, particularly at malls.

Supamas Isarabhakdi, Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation, announced on Sunday that she would request that the Royal Thai Police Office increase safety measures in high-risk areas and follow-up student movements to stop fighting in conflict-prone areas.

The tragedy is unacceptable, they say. It was a violent act that caused problems for regular folks. Of program, there must be better ways to stop these situations and condemn criminals, not just from the two establishments but also from all higher education institutions,” she said.

“Educational organizations are places of learning, not of crime. ” I’m indignant that I will do everything necessary to have the issue resolved seriously and sustainably,” said Ms. Supamas.

The chancellor made reference to a dispute between Pathumwan Institute of Technology students from Rajamangala University of Technology’s Uthenthawai Campus and Pathumwan Institute of Technology. In Bangkok, both establishments are located close to Pathumwan International Airport, while MBK Center is in the middle of it.

In the packed inner-Bangkok area, individuals from both institutions have clashed, including at the MBK Center, which has caused innocent people to flee.

At 7:15 p.m. on Saturday, the battle at the MBK Center started frightening various visitors. Five pupils suffered injuries.

Two patients were taken to the local Police General Hospital’s intensive care unit after suffering severe stab wounds, according to Pathumwan officers.

Four kids from the two universities were detained. They claimed to have had an unintended encounter with their competitors at the food judge. At least 10 individuals from each establishment were involved in the altercation, according to authorities.

According to police sources, individuals from each part may show up in small numbers before eventually forming a group inside the shopping center. As a preventative measure, police did request from the MBK Center protection staff to properly research visitors for weapons.