Thailand's prime minister has pledged to introduce stricter gun laws after a 14-year-old opened fire at his home and school, killing eight people before shooting himself dead, according to the BBC.
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Key facts
- Eight people were killed in the shooting, according to the BBC.
- The BBC reported the attacker was a 14-year-old who opened fire at his home and school.
- The teenager shot himself dead after the attack, the BBC said.
- Thailand's prime minister has vowed to introduce stricter gun laws.
Thailand’s prime minister has vowed to introduce stricter gun laws following a shooting in which eight people were killed, according to the BBC.
The BBC reported that the attack was carried out by a 14-year-old, who opened fire at his home and school before shooting himself dead.
In total, eight people lost their lives in the incident, the BBC said.
In response, the prime minister has pledged to tighten the country’s gun laws. The specific measures under consideration were not detailed in the report.
Why it matters
A pledge to strengthen gun laws following the deaths of eight people indicates the Thai government intends to respond to the shooting through firearms regulation. Further details of the proposed measures were not available in the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed in the shooting?
Eight people were killed, according to the BBC.
Who carried out the attack?
The BBC reported that a 14-year-old opened fire at his home and school before shooting himself dead.
What has Thailand's prime minister promised?
The prime minister has vowed to introduce stricter gun laws in response to the shooting.
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- Thai PM vows to introduce stricter gun laws after eight killed in shooting
BBC World: Eight people were killed when a 14-year-old opened fire at his home and school before shooting himself dead.