Bloodshed in Bangkok: Thailand's Gun Culture Under Scrutiny Again The shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School on Friday, which left at least five dead and 23 injured, has again brought gun control to the forefront of national discussion.
The suspected gunman, a student who had fatally shot his grandparents before opening fire at the school, is just the latest example of Thailand's lax enforcement of strict gun laws.
The country's laws permit possession of an illegal firearm with a prison sentence of up to 10 years, but ownership remains high compared to other countries in the region.