Police lieutenant general Kitti Praphat arrived in Nong Bua Lamphu province to initiate a manhunt for the perpetrator. Police advised people living in the area of the attack to be cautious as the perpetrator's whereabouts were unknown.[28] The prime minister of Thailand, Prayut Chan-o-cha, ordered relevant agencies to help the wounded and open an investigation into the event.[31] The Hanuman Crime Suppression Division and Arintaraj 26 unit were present at the scene after the attack.[32]