Accompanied by National Police Chief Kitrat Phanphet, Anutin on Saturday traveled to the province to monitor the investigation into the killings of the five victims, according to The Nation.
Anutin appeared shaken as he examined both sites and received a briefing from investigators, according to media reports.
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul walks after a meeting ahead of the 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Cebu, central Philippines, on May 7, 2026. Photo by AFP
He acknowledged that the case had harmed Thailand’s reputation and could affect confidence in Chonburi and Pattaya, which he described as internationally recognized tourism destinations.
"We must restore confidence as much as possible," he said, as cited by The Nation. "If this is allowed to continue, it would involve offenders repeatedly committing crimes. They did not act only against foreign nationals but also against three Thai people."
