The town of Uthai Sawan in Thailand, a Buddhist-majority country, began formally mourning the victims of a mass killing at a day care center, most of them children.
Tag: Thailand
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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.
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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.
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Gunman Kills Dozens, Including Children, in Rampage at Thai Child Care Center
The 36 victims of the mass shooting included a 2-year-old child and a teacher who was eight months pregnant, the police said. They identified the gunman as a recently fired officer.
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Gun Ownership is Common in Thailand, But Shootings Are Not
In a country with millions of firearms, the authorities have long worried about the potential for more gun violence.