Thailand's Gun Crisis Escalates | San Antonio News

Thailand reels from two devastating shootings in under a week, sparking urgent demands for stricter gun control amid one of Asia’s highest firearm ownership rates. A student gunman killed eight and wounded over 20 before taking his own life; days later, another attack at a government office left one dead and one injured, resulting in an arrest. The government has vowed to overhaul gun laws, halting new permits and ordering a 60-day review to tighten regulations, improve data tracking, crack down on illegal arms, and boost penalties—currently up to 10 years in prison and 20,000 baht. Officials warn that while mass shootings are rare, the recent surge underscores the need for greater responsibility and tighter limits on gun access to protect all citizens. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1b7d0aab5569e1e0