Thailand suspends new gun permits after mass shooting
Thailand's government will immediately stop issuing gun permits after a shooting incident last week in which a 14-year-old killed eight people and himself.
Thailand has imposed an immediate suspension on the issuance of new gun permits following a tragic mass shooting that claimed nine lives, including the perpetrator who was just 14 years old. The incident, which occurred last Friday at Debsirin Nonthaburi School outside Bangkok, saw the young shooter kill his grandparents and five school staff members before attacking students.
The government, recognizing the high rates of civilian gun ownership in the region, has also banned existing gun owners from carrying their weapons in public. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has vowed to pass stringent new gun control laws, promising severe penalties in the interim while new regulations are enacted. Officials believe the shooter may have gained access to firearms through social media and internet content, indicating a link between his interest in guns and online activities.
The government is also exploring the possibility of collecting an estimated four million unlicensed firearms as part of its response to the shooting.
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