https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/thailand-has-a-gun-problemContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/thailand-has-a-gun-problemhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/thailand-has-a-gun-problem#u46722Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:50:25 +0000Thai naval and marine police disrupted a transnational arms-smuggling network on August 21 in Trat, arresting one man and seizing two AK-47 rifles and 24,405 rounds of ammunition. The operation targeted a vessel at Direk Pier in the Khlong Yai subdistrict. This seizure adds to ongoing security concerns regarding firearm proliferation in Thailand, where approximately 10 million guns are in circulation. Recent violence, including school shootings and attacks on government officials, has intensified scrutiny of gun laws and the ease of firearm access for teenagers across Southeast Asia.Why it mat https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/thailand-has-a-gun-problemhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/thailand-has-a-gun-problem#u46172Sat, 22 Aug 2026 04:20:26 +0000Thailand continues to struggle with widespread firearm proliferation, with approximately 10 million guns currently in circulation. Recent violence includes a school shooting and an attack on a government official by a former lawmaker. While authorities have made arrests, the high volume of weapons remains a critical public safety issue. This instability coincides with other national pressures, including a data center expansion and preparations for the Gastech 2026 energy summit in September. Additionally, the country faces environmental instability as climate experts warn of several more storm https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/thailand-has-a-gun-problemhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/thailand-has-a-gun-problem#u44569Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:20:54 +0000Thailand is grappling with a gun problem after a series of violent incidents, including a school shooting and a former lawmaker allegedly shooting a government official. The country has approximately 10 million guns in circulation. A gunman recently fired inside a Thai government office. Authorities have made arrests, including the former lawmaker.Why it mattersGun violence is a significant concern in Thailand, with a high number of firearms in circulation. The country has experienced a recent surge in violent incidents, sparking concerns about public safety and the government's ability t