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2020 Nakhon Ratchasima massacre in Thailand

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 The 2020 Thailand Nakhon Ratchasima Shootings: A Tragic Event That Shocked the Nation The shooting in Nakhon Ratchasima, also known as the Korat shooting, was a devastating incident that occurred on February 8-9, 2020, in Thailand. The incident resulted in the deaths of 30 people, including the shooter, and injured 58 others. This tragedy shocked the nation and prompted a national conversation about gun control, mental health, and public safety. Gun laws in Thailand are regulated by the Firearms, Ammunition, Explosives, Fireworks, and Imitation Firearms Act, which was enacted in 1947. The law requires individuals to obtain a license in order to own a firearm, and mandates background checks and safety training before the license is granted. Despite these regulations, however, incidents of gun violence still occur in the country. The Nakhon Ratchasima shootings began on February 8, when a Thai soldier, identified as Jakrapanth Thomma, opened fire at a military camp and killed his comman