In the wake of a tragic shooting incident that left eight people dead and 22 injured on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has vowed to implement stricter gun control measures. The incident occurred when a 14-year-old student, who had taken his grandfather's legally registered firearm, opened fire at Debsirin School in Nonthaburi, killing five teachers before taking his own life. The prime minister plans to introduce legislation that will restrict the carrying of firearms in public, only allowing government officials on duty to carry guns. Thailand has one of the highest rates of civilian gun ownership in South East Asia, with around 10.3 million firearms in civilian possession, and strict laws against illegal possession, but enforcement has been an issue. The teenager is believed to have shot his grandparents at their home before attending school, where he carried out the mass shooting. Local media reports suggest that the teenager was a quiet and well-behaved individual who spent much of his time indoors playing violent video games. The Debsirin School, founded in Bangkok in 1885, is one of Thailand's top secondary schools with branches across the country and has produced many prominent Thai figures. This tragic incident has highlighted the need for stricter gun control measures in Thailand and will likely spur a national conversation on the issue.