Thai Soldier's Shooting Rampage Ends; Nearly 30 Dead, Including Gunman

A Thai soldier went on a shooting spree, killing nearly 30 people and wounding dozens more. The incident began at a military base where he killed his commanding officer and another person, then stole weapons and a vehicle. He continued his attack at a shopping mall, where he was eventually shot dead by authorities after a 16-hour standoff. The Prime Minister of Thailand described the event as unprecedented and expressed hope it would not be repeated.

How did the authorities respond to the shooter during the incident?

What was the reaction of Thailand's Prime Minister regarding the incident?