Thailand has a gun problem - 10 million of them
Recent shootings have highlighted the country's troubled relationship with guns, with laws doing little to curb the violence.
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Notable Quotes
"It's very unfortunate that Thailand has a very high tolerance for violence."
— Boonwara Sumano , Academic
"not intended to shoot his friend"
— Chalong Riewrang , Politician
Key People
Boonwara Sumano is a researcher at the Thailand Development Research Institute commenting on Thailand's gun violence.
Former Thai MP involved in a fatal shooting incident.
A former police official and the victim of the shooting.
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Recent shootings have highlighted the country's troubled relationship with guns, with laws doing little to curb the violence.
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