Bloodshed in Bangkok's Shadow: Thailand's Troubling Pattern of Gun Violence The recent shooting at the Debsirin Nonthaburi School, north of Bangkok, is the latest grim reminder that gun violence has become an entrenched issue in Thai society.
The incident highlights the consequences of lax gun control laws and the ease with which civilians can access firearms.
Thailand's estimated 10 million firearms in circulation, or one for every seven people, make it one of the highest rates of gun ownership in the region.