Thailand suspends firearm permits following deadly school shooting

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Following a mass shooting at a school outside Bangkok that left nine people dead, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has suspended the issuance of new firearm purchase permits and ordered a review of existing licenses. The government is also moving to expedite a new gun control law that would introduce stricter regulations and harsher penalties.

In response to recent violence, the Royal Thai Police have launched a nationwide crackdown targeting illegal firearms, ammunition, and explosives. This includes increased patrols, intelligence gathering, and monitoring of illegal weapon sales on social media. Additionally, the education minister has proposed new safety measures, such as screening all individuals entering educational premises for weapons.

Thailand maintains a high rate of civilian firearm ownership, with an estimated 10.3 million guns in circulation as of 2017, according to the Small Arms Survey.

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Anutin Charnvirakul · Debsirin Nonthaburi School · Royal Thai Police · Small Arms Survey · Thailand

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[● 8 SOURCES] The education minister proposed screening everyone entering education premises for weapons. wdez.com · kelo.com · wixx.com · www.businesstimes.com.sg · www.chinesepress.com · +3 more
[● 9 SOURCES] A new gun control law with stronger controls and harsher penalties is being expedited. wdez.com · kelo.com · wixx.com · www.businesstimes.com.sg · www.chinesepress.com · +4 more
[● 9 SOURCES] Existing firearm licenses will be reviewed. wdez.com · kelo.com · wixx.com · www.businesstimes.com.sg · www.chinesepress.com · +4 more
[● 9 SOURCES] A teenage student killed six people and himself at a school outside Bangkok. wdez.com · kelo.com · wixx.com · www.businesstimes.com.sg · www.chinesepress.com · +4 more
[● 9 SOURCES] Police have been ordered to stop renewing permits that enable people to buy firearms. wdez.com · kelo.com · wixx.com · www.businesstimes.com.sg · www.chinesepress.com · +4 more
[● 9 SOURCES] Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul suspended the issuance of permits to buy firearms. wdez.com · kelo.com · wixx.com · www.businesstimes.com.sg · www.chinesepress.com · +4 more
[● 9 SOURCES] Thailand had an estimated 10.3 million firearms in civilian possession as of 2017. wdez.com · kelo.com · wixx.com · www.businesstimes.com.sg · www.chinesepress.com · +4 more
[● 3 SOURCES] The Royal Thai Police have launched a nationwide crackdown on illegal firearms, ammunition, and explosives. tpnnational.com · www.chinesepress.com · www.stheadline.com