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A deadly shooting incident occurred at a school in Thailand, resulting in the deaths of eight people, including teachers and students, and injuring 23 others. The teenage attacker, a 14-year-old ninth grader, first shot his grandparents with his grandfather's pistol, then went to the school in Nonthaburi Province, north of Bangkok, where he killed teachers and students. Investigations suggest that the teen had watched videos of school shootings in the United States weeks before the attack. The incident has reignited discussions in Thailand about gun laws, which have been in place for over 39 years, and calls from authorities to tighten firearm regulations. Tensions are rising due to the widespread availability of weapons among civilians, estimated at more than 10 million firearms. It is noteworthy that gun violence in Thailand is often linked to psychological issues and personal circumstances rather than terrorism. There is increasing advocacy for stricter gun laws and improved mental health services to prevent the recurrence of such events.
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