HomeAsia-Pacific

Thai government vows tougher gun controls after 2 deadly shootings near Bangkok

Asia-Pacific 2 sources 2 countries 🔦 Under-reported 15m ago

The Thai government announced on Wednesday a commitment to implement stricter gun control measures and initiate a crackdown on illegal firearms. This policy shift follows two separate deadly shooting incidents that occurred near Bangkok within a one-week period, prompting increased public and political pressure to address rising gun violence in the region.

Thailand currently maintains one of the highest rates of civilian gun ownership in the area. The government's pledge aims to mitigate the frequency of such violent events by tightening regulations and targeting the illicit weapons trade.

In-depth summary · AI, neutral
Read the full story at the source Toronto Star (Toronto, Canada) · CA
Get the news on TelegramTop stories & under-reported picks, straight to your feed — free. Join →

Covered by 2 sources