Thailand takes mass shootings seriously, which is why the government has cracked down on gun licenses and suspended public carry permits nationwide. Schools are tightening security and mental health support is being rushed to those affected. These decisive policies show a government serious about stopping gun violence before it spirals further.
No amount of new regulations fixes a country already flooded with illegal guns — Thailand has had shootings every month, and tougher licensing only affects people already following the rules. The Bangkok shooting isn't a freak accident but a symptom of deep social pressure and resentment bubbling under the surface. Paperwork crackdowns won't touch the real problem.
There's a 41% chance that Thailand will experience a successful coup d'état before 2040, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
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