Thailand suspends gun licences as teen shooter and grandparents he killed are cremated
Summary
Thailand has stopped issuing new gun licenses after a 14-year-old boy killed his grandparents and six others at his school before taking his own life. The victims were cremated as the country mourned, and officials are investigating the shooter’s motives while calling for stronger gun control.Key Facts
- A 14-year-old boy shot and killed his grandparents at their home in Nonthaburi, north of Bangkok.
- He then went to his school and killed six people, including five teachers and staff.
- The boy died by suicide after the shooting.
- Authorities have suspended new gun licenses to buy, own, or carry firearms across Thailand.
- Investigators found the boy had watched violent videos and brought an air gun to school before.
- Some believe mental health issues and bullying may have contributed to the shooting.
- The father of the shooter expressed grief and confusion over his son’s actions.
- Thailand has a high rate of gun ownership, and past efforts to tighten gun laws have not stopped shootings.
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