The unregistered weapons were handed over to the authorities as the government vows to disarm the country after two mass shootings.
Tag: Gun Control
Serbian Shooting Claims 8 Lives, Day After School Massacre Killed 9
A day after Serbia’s first mass shooting in seven years, a second one left the small country in shock and its president called for a radical reduction in gun ownership.
Pictures of the Year
Some of the most memorable photos published in The Times in 2022.
Gun Violence and Children
A portrait of an American tragedy.
Why Thailand’s Strict Gun Laws Did Not Keep It Safe
Firearm policy is tough for some people and lax for others, a recipe for problems. The horrific attack by an ex-policeman may spur calls for change, but it will not be easy.
After Day Care Massacre, Thailand Is Roiled With Grief
Anguished families were coming to terms with the loss of their young children as the nation pondered issues like gun violence and the widespread availability of deadly weapons.
Thailand’s Gun Laws Have Loopholes for Soldiers and Police Officers
Such buyers can purchase firearms from the government with fewer checks than those for civilians.
Mass Shootings Are Rare Outside The United States
Compared with the rest of the world, the U.S. also has far more such attacks that take place at schools.
Thailand’s Gun Laws: Gun Ownership is Common, But Shootings Are Not
In a country with millions of firearms, the authorities have long worried about the potential for more gun violence.
Alberta Revives Its Long-Running Campaign Against Federal Gun Controls
Alberta, later followed by Saskatchewan, has directed Mounties in the province not to participate in a buyback program for banned rifles.