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How Thailand, the US, Japan and China regulate civilian firearms
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Recent gun violence in Thailand has brought firearm controls back into the public spotlight, particularly after the shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School on August 7, 2026.
Key facts
- Nine people died in total, including victims at the family home and the school, as well as the gunman, while many others were injured
- Thailand’s main firearms legislation is the Firearms, Ammunition, Explosives, Fireworks and Imitation Firearms Act, BE 2490 (1947)
- The issuance of Por 12 permits to carry firearms has been temporarily suspended since February 2026
- Amendments enacted in 2024 strengthened firearm controls and introduced penalties for publicly inciting or soliciting illegal firearm possession
Summary
The gunman was a 14-year-old boy. Nine people died in total, including victims at the family home and the school, as well as the gunman, while many others were injured. The handgun used in the attack was legally registered to the boy’s grandfather.
The attack has raised questions not only about school safety, but also about how effectively Thailand controls the purchase, ownership, storage and accessibility of firearms.