Southeast Asia's Deadly Blind Spot: Unpacking the Gun Laws Crisis The recent spate of school shootings in Thailand and the Philippines has highlighted the region's lax gun laws.
However, the problem goes beyond legislation; it also involves accountability. The two incidents share a common thread: teenagers gaining access to guns, which ultimately led to devastating consequences.
Thailand tops Southeast Asia in terms of gun ownership, with an estimated 10. 3 million firearms in civilian hands.