A Nation's Dark Underbelly: Thailand's School Shooting Highlights a Troubling Reality A recent school shooting in Thailand has left at least five people dead and over 20 injured.
The incident occurred on Friday morning at Debsirin Nonthaburi School outside Bangkok, where a 14 year old student took his own life after killing multiple staff members and students.
Thailand has one of the highest rates of gun ownership in Asia, with an estimated 15. 1 guns per 100 people in civilian possession. This is second only to Pakistan, and far exceeds its Southeast Asian neighbors.