Chaos at the Heart of Thai Governance The latest incident at a government office on the outskirts of Bangkok highlights a deeper issue in Thailand's governance: an unsettling culture of violence and impunity that has been brewing for years.
Just days ago, a 14 year old boy with access to a gun wreaked havoc at Debsirin Nonthaburi School, leaving nine dead and over 20 injured.
The shooting spree reignited debate over gun control in Thailand, but it's not just the availability of firearms that's the problem – it's also the societal acceptance of violence as a means to an end.