Thailand suspends gun permits and implements school safety drills after mass shooting

School Safety and Gun Violence Policy·Latest event August 19, 2026

Aug 12

Thailand suspends gun permits and implements school safety drills after mass shooting

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul pledged to implement stricter gun control regulations to address rising violence. The government suspended the issuance of new gun permits and is drafting legislation for harsher penalties. Officials also halted a program that allowed government employees to purchase firearms at a discount. Schools across the country began conducting active shooter drills and installing new security measures. These actions follow a period of mourning where hundreds gathered to honor a 12-year-old victim.

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Aug 7

Teenager kills grandparents and six others in Thailand school shooting

The 14-year-old suspect used a handgun to attack victims at both a residence and a high school in Nonthaburi. Authorities reported that the teenager killed his grandparents before traveling to the campus. Once at the school, the student opened fire on teachers and classmates. The attack resulted in the deaths of three teachers and three students, while at least 15 others injured in the shooting received medical treatment. This event is the latest among several high-profile shooting deaths in Thailand since 2020. Police confirmed the suspect is in custody following the deadly spree.

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