It has been six days and one month since a former police officer with a gun attacked a childcare facility in Thailand, killing 36 people, including many children.

The Thai government is embarking on stricter gun control, and it is an issue whether effective measures can be taken in the future.

On October 6, a former police officer armed with a gun and a knife attacked a nursery school in Nong Bua Lamphu province in northeastern Thailand, killing 36 people, including 24 children who were taking a nap. did.



While one month has passed since the incident, sweets and other items are being offered to the childcare facility on site without interruption.

Anxiety is spreading in the village where the incident occurred, and the emotional wounds of the families who lost their children have not healed.



One of them, Boonchai, lost her 3-year-old grandson, Krissanaporn, in the incident.

He had a cheerful personality and loved to sing and dance.



His parents were working in factories in eastern Thailand, so he lived with his grandparents.

My grandparents are still deeply saddened by the loss of Krissanaporn.



Mr. Boonchai said, "I was looking forward to seeing my grandchild grow up. I still can't believe it and I miss my grandson."



The Thai government has tightened gun control after the incident.

In addition to requiring a psychological test when acquiring a gun license, a policy was indicated to check the mental state even after acquisition.



On the other hand, in Thailand, it is said that there are more than 10 million guns in circulation, and it is an issue whether effective measures can be taken.

Guns are familiar in Thailand, illegal trade

Guns are a familiar presence in Thai society.

According to a Swiss research institute, as of 2017 Thai civilians had more than 10 million guns.



In the capital Bangkok, there is a district lined with shops selling guns.

If you prove that you are over 20 years old, have no criminal record, and have a stable income, you can legally purchase a gun. I say enter.



A man living near Bangkok has purchased multiple guns for self-defense and keeps them in his closet at home.

The man said, ``I think a gun is necessary to protect my property, life, and family. I was talking to



On the other hand, it seems that illegal gun trade is also rampant in Thailand.



Just by searching for "illegal guns" on social media, there are many posts that offer a specific price and offer a deal.