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Thailand’s High Gun Ownership Rate Under Scrutiny After Deadly School Shooting
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Thailand’s High Gun Ownership Rate Under Scrutiny After Deadly School Shooting

Thailand’s estimated civilian firearm ownership rate of 15.1 per 100 people is the highest in ASEAN, according to 2017 data. This statistic has gained renewed attention following a deadly school shooting in August 2026, which killed nine people. The incident has prompted Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to pledge stricter firearm controls and new school safety protocols.

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