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Thai Government vows tougher gun controls after 2 deadly shootings near Bangkok
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The Thai government has pledged to tighten gun control laws and suspend new firearm permits following two deadly shootings near Bangkok. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered an urgent review of existing regulations and instructed the Interior Ministry to propose legislative amendments within 60 days.
The Thai Government on Wednesday (August 12, 2026) pledged to tighten gun controls and crack down on illegal firearms after two deadly shootings near Bangkok in less than a week, renewed pressure on authorities to curb gun violence.
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