# Thailand’s gun problem: More than 10 million firearms in circulation

https://mins.news/en/item/23901

- BBC Chinese, 2026-08-17 06:56 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.bbc.com/zhongwen/articles/cpw994wrjl5o/trad?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Recent shootings have highlighted Thailand’s illegal-gun problem. More than 10 million civilian firearms are in circulation, about four million of them unlicensed, while fatal shootings commonly arise from family or financial disputes and alcohol-fuelled fights. Prime Minister Anutin has ordered a suspension of gun-buying discounts and new licences, while considering tighter controls.

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