Thailand has seen several deadly incidents of gun violence in recent years

A soldier was shot dead in 2020 after a shooting spree at a mall Levels of gun crime are relatively high in Thailand, where gun ownership, both legal and illegal, is widespread. The country has seen several deadly incidents in recent years: 2026 school siege: In February police arrested a gunman after two people - the school's principal and a student - were injured in a two-hour standoff inside a school near the city of Hat Yai. 2025 market shooting: Five people were killed in a mass shooting at