Massacre at Debsirin Nonthaburi: Thailand's Gun Culture Under Scrutiny The brutal shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Thailand has left a trail of death and devastation, highlighting the country's lax gun laws and the disturbing trend of young people resorting to violence.
The 14 year old shooter, who also took his own life, is the latest in a string of minors involved in high profile shooting incidents in recent years. Thailand's high rate of gun ownership is staggering, with 15.
1 guns per 100 people, according to data from Small Arms Survey and GunPolicy. org in 2017. This compares unfavorably to neighboring Malaysia, which has less than one gun per 100 people.