THAILAND’S RISING BODY COUNT REVEALS A NATION UNABLE TO CURB GUN CRIME
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| News - South China Morning Post | THAILAND’S RISING BODY COUNT REVEALS A NATION UNABLE TO CURB GUN CRIME | 1 hr ago |
WHAT HAPPENED
A former Thai MP, Chalong Riewrang, 71, fired four rounds at a local official, Police Colonel Thongchai Yenprasert, in a car on Monday morning, according to News - South China Morning Post. The shooting occurred over an alleged money dispute. This incident follows the recent Debsirin school shooting in the Thai province of Nonthaburi, contributing to the country's rising toll from gun violence.
The cremations of the Debsirin school shooting victims had barely begun when this new incident occurred, highlighting the ongoing issue of gun crime in Thailand. The suspect, Chalong Riewrang, is a three-time lawmaker with deep connections, and the shooting is reported to have been carried out calmly, with the pistol tucked back into his belt after the act. According to News - South China Morning Post, this event underscores the country's struggle to curb gun violence.
The rising body count from gun crime in Thailand is a significant concern, with the country grappling to address the issue. This problem is not unique to Thailand, as other countries, like China, are also launching crackdowns on organized crime, with over 8,200 detained, as reported by News - South China Morning Post.
- Former Thai MP Chalong Riewrang, 71, shot a local official over a money dispute
- The incident adds to Thailand's rising toll from gun violence
- The country is struggling to curb gun crime, as highlighted by recent shootings
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