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Thai police arrested former MP Chalong Riewrang for allegedly shooting a local government official and his driver in Nonthaburi province. The arrest comes days after a school shooting that killed eight people, reigniting debate over Thailand's gun control measures.
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has called for tighter firearm regulations following a mass shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School, rejecting proposals to arm teachers and instead advocating for enhanced checkpoints and stricter penalties.
Thailand has indefinitely suspended planned peace talks with southern insurgent groups after an attack in Narathiwat killed five rangers last week, forcing authorities to reassess the dialogue process.
Thailand will enforce a two-day nationwide ban on alcohol sales from July 29-30 to observe Asalha Bucha Day and Buddhist Lent Day, with exemptions for hotels and international airports. Violators face up to six months imprisonment or 10,000 baht fines.