Thailand suspends new gun permits after mass shooting
Summary
Thailand has stopped giving new permits to own guns after a 14-year-old student killed eight people and himself in a school shooting near Bangkok. The government is speeding up plans for tougher gun laws and asking people to hand in unlicensed guns.Key Facts
- A 14-year-old boy shot his grandparents, five school staff, and a 12-year-old girl before killing himself.
- The boy used his grandfather’s handgun and may have learned to use guns by watching videos on social media.
- Existing gun owners in Thailand are not allowed to carry guns in public and must keep them at home or in shooting ranges.
- No new gun ownership permits will be issued, and current permits will not be renewed.
- Thailand has about 10.3 million guns in private hands and a high level of gun crime.
- The government wants to convince owners of around 4 million unlicensed guns to give them up.
- The education minister suggested checking students at school entrances to stop weapons from entering schools.
- The prime minister pledges to introduce strict gun control laws with tough penalties soon.
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