Thailand Suspends New Gun Permits Following Tragic School Shooting

Authorities act to curb rising violence as the nation mourns victims of a deadly school shooting; civilian gun ownership rates in Thailand remain among the highest in ASEAN.

BANGKOK — The Thai government has announced an immediate suspension of new gun permits in the wake of a horrific school shooting that claimed the lives of several individuals and left more than 20 injured. The tragedy, which has sent shockwaves through the nation, prompted authorities to tighten regulations as families gathered to cremate victims, including the shooter’s own grandparents. Reports from the incident have highlighted the harrowing final moments of those involved, with survivors and families recounting the terrifying experience of the attack. As the country grapples with the a…