3 teachers and 3 students killed in school shooting after killing grandparents in Thailand; Later, he committed suicide

A Class 9 student killed his grandparents near Bangkok, Thailand. He then reached the school and opened fire indiscriminately. Six people, including 3 teachers and 3 students, were killed and 15 others were injured in the attack. According to the police, the incident took place at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi province. Investigations revealed that the student had killed his grandparents in his home before going to school. The bodies of the two were later recovered from the house. Police said the 9mm pistol used in the firing belonged to the grandfather of the student, who was a teacher by profession. The accused student was also seriously injured after the attack and has been admitted to a hospital. Police say they are investigating why the student committed the incident. The Prime Minister of Thailand expressed grief over the incident and directed to provide all possible assistance to the families of the victims and the treatment of the injured. Eyewitnesses said that as soon as the gunshots were heard, the students hid in the classroom to save their lives. A few minutes later, the police knocked on the door and pulled them out safely. There was chaos in the school after the incident and people present outside were seen taking care of each other. Similar incidents have happened in Thailand before, with shootings in schools and public places reported in Thailand before. In February this year, a 17-year-old student stole a gun from police and opened fire at a public high school in southern Thailand. One person was killed and two others were injured in that two-hour attack. In 2023, a 14-year-old boy was accused of shooting at a major shopping mall in Bangkok. How strict are gun laws for ordinary people in Thailand? In Thailand, ordinary people can own guns, but they need to get a license from the government. It is illegal to own or buy a gun without a license. A license is granted only if a person follows the prescribed rules and has a solid reason to own a gun, such as self-defense, sports, or hunting. What are the rules for buying a gun? To buy a gun and keep it in your name, you have to get separate government permissions. Before issuing a license, the police check the applicant's age, criminal record, mental state and reason for owning a gun. Even after obtaining a license, the gun can be kept in the house. A separate permit has to be obtained to carry it in public places, on which the government has tightened its grip in the last few years. How did the family's gun become a cause for concern? Preliminary investigations revealed that the accused student had fired with a licensed gun belonging to a family member. After this, the question arises again as to how safe are the weapons kept in the house from the reach of children and teenagers? There was a lot of discussion on this issue even after the day-care center shooting of 2022 and the Bangkok mall shooting of 2023. Illegal weapons are also a big problem Thailand has a large number of illegal weapons available along with licensed guns. This is why the government periodically tightens licensing rules, increases background checks and takes steps to increase oversight of the use of weapons.