Gun Culture Runs Amok in Thailand The arrest of Chalong Riewrang, a former Thai lawmaker, on charges of shooting a government official and his driver is another alarming reminder of Thailand's escalating gun violence problem.
This incident follows a devastating school shooting in Nonthaburi, where a 14 year old boy killed at least seven people before taking his own life.
Thailand has an estimated 10 million firearms in circulation – approximately one for every seven inhabitants – which contributes to its reputation as a haven for gun ownership.