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Following a school shooting by a 14-year-old gunman that killed nine people, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has suspended the issuance of firearm purchase permits and announced a review of existing licenses.
A 14-year-old gunman opened fire at a school in Thailand, resulting in the deaths of nine people, including a 12-year-old girl. Students recounted their terror during the attack, which involved the armed teenager moving through corridors and shooting teachers.
A 14-year-old gunman fired at least 33 shots in a Tacloban school shooting, prompting a government aid package of P150,000 for victims' families and a debate on lowering the age of criminal liability. Authorities are also investigating potential links to nihilistic extremism, while officials call for psychosocial aid and tighter school security.