webfact Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Police chief shows off his new "bargain" toy as 150,000 guns set to flood Thailand Picture: TNews National police chief Jakthip Chaijinda was pictured holding a new US gun that is set to become standard for police in Thailand. The Sig Sauer P320SP will be issued to 150,000 officers nationwide. The first consignment of 5,000 arrived yesterday with the chief saying that their quality, efficiency and capability will help his men do their job to the standard we all expect. Picture: TNews He also said he got a bargain - the 23,000 baht for each one is below the usual market price, he told Tnews. Some 22,000 more will arrive in October then each month subsequently more will come into Thailand until the 150,000 order is complete. The chief also spoke of upgrading police with better body armor, especially in the three insurgent provinces in the far south of the country. Source: TNews -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2017-09-29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotsak Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Quote The first consignment of 5,000 arrived yesterday with the chief saying that their quality, efficiency and capability will help his men do their job to the standard we all expect. Meaning collecting more money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SidJames Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 (edited) Great news. This will help them to route the real bad guys out there. Has anyone done the maths on 23K x 150K? I feel safer just reading this story.... Edited September 29, 2017 by SidJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonray Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 3 minutes ago, kotsak said: Meaning collecting more money? What do you think the case is for ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taichiplanet Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 (edited) probably a bargain because "In late July 2017, the Dallas Police Department instructed all personnel to stop carrying the P320 pending an investigation. There are concerns that the firearm may discharge when it is dropped and the back of the slide hits the ground at about a 30-degree angle. ..... Internet publications, such as TheTruthAboutGuns.com, conducted independent tests that appear to confirm potential drop firings (at a 40% rate).[Another test has shown that the P320 may discharge when the magazine hits the ground first after the gun is dropped. On 8 August 2017, Sig Sauer issued a notice that they would upgrade all P320s to address the issue." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SIG_Sauer_P320#Reviews Though it makes a good excuse for shooting someone. "i didn't mean to shoot him, i just dropped the gun!" Edited September 29, 2017 by taichiplanet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracker1 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 (edited) Issued thats funny we had to purchase it ! and as for arriving now that was meant to happen 3 years ago when we paid for it ! Hmmm we were charged 28,000 funny he now states 23,000 seems someone done alright out of the deal ! and 150,000 pieces Hmmmm Edited September 29, 2017 by tracker1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracker1 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 2 minutes ago, taichiplanet said: probably a bargain because "In late July 2017, the Dallas Police Department instructed all personnel to stop carrying the P320 pending an investigation. There are concerns that the firearm may discharge when it is dropped and the back of the slide hits the ground at about a 30-degree angle. ..... Internet publications, such as TheTruthAboutGuns.com, conducted independent tests that appear to confirm potential drop firings (at a 40% rate).[Another test has shown that the P320 may discharge when the magazine hits the ground first after the gun is dropped. On 8 August 2017, Sig Sauer issued a notice that they would upgrade all P320s to address the issue." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SIG_Sauer_P320#Reviews Though it makes a good excuse for shooting someone. "i didn't mean to shoot him, i just dropped the gun!" It is only a bargain by Thailands standards cheaper elsewhere and yes you are spot on with the defect ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonclark Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 So whats going to happen to all the old guns the police currently waddle around with strapped to their waists. Recalled and destroyed or just left at the home of the current owner. Serious questions as all of a sudden that is a lot more guns in circulation on the basis of - well he's a policeman so it okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 34 minutes ago, jonclark said: So whats going to happen to all the old guns the police currently waddle around with strapped to their waists. Recalled and destroyed or just left at the home of the current owner. Serious questions as all of a sudden that is a lot more guns in circulation on the basis of - well he's a policeman so it okay. Up till now every policeman had to buy his own gun, that is why you see so many different police with different guns. So as the old guns belonged to individual officers, they will be selling them on themselves i think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anon789561 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 52 minutes ago, taichiplanet said: probably a bargain because "In late July 2017, the Dallas Police Department instructed all personnel to stop carrying the P320 pending an investigation. There are concerns that the firearm may discharge when it is dropped and the back of the slide hits the ground at about a 30-degree angle. ..... Internet publications, such as TheTruthAboutGuns.com, conducted independent tests that appear to confirm potential drop firings (at a 40% rate).[Another test has shown that the P320 may discharge when the magazine hits the ground first after the gun is dropped. On 8 August 2017, Sig Sauer issued a notice that they would upgrade all P320s to address the issue." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SIG_Sauer_P320#Reviews Though it makes a good excuse for shooting someone. "i didn't mean to shoot him, i just dropped the gun!" what's sp stand for? are you sure they haven't just ordered the upgraded version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get Real Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 4 minutes ago, colinneil said: Up till now every policeman had to buy his own gun, that is why you see so many different police with different guns. So as the old guns belonged to individual officers, they will be selling them on themselves i think. Thanks! You just made up another mayhem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anon789561 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 58 minutes ago, taichiplanet said: probably a bargain because "In late July 2017, the Dallas Police Department instructed all personnel to stop carrying the P320 pending an investigation. There are concerns that the firearm may discharge when it is dropped and the back of the slide hits the ground at about a 30-degree angle. ..... Internet publications, such as TheTruthAboutGuns.com, conducted independent tests that appear to confirm potential drop firings (at a 40% rate).[Another test has shown that the P320 may discharge when the magazine hits the ground first after the gun is dropped. On 8 August 2017, Sig Sauer issued a notice that they would upgrade all P320s to address the issue." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SIG_Sauer_P320#Reviews Though it makes a good excuse for shooting someone. "i didn't mean to shoot him, i just dropped the gun!" looks like sig are upgrading all those pistols https://www.sigsauer.com/press-releases/sig-sauer-issues-voluntary-upgrade-p320-pistol/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YetAnother Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 1 hour ago, webfact said: National police chief Jakthip Chaijinda was pictured holding a new US gun great, more self-inflating ego for the RTP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart1916 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 " his men do their job to the standard we all expect." I will say no more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 My instructor would have slapped his swollen, entitled head for pointing the gun at the ladies, loaded or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natway09 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Each policeman will still need to buy their own ,,,,, say 40,000 each Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonewolf99 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 If only the rest of planet earth was like Japan...... http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04rn55s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinsdale Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 5 hours ago, webfact said: help his men do their job to the standard we all expect. Oh this has been a great a week. The jokes just keep coming Headline should read... New Guns Help Police Sleep Soundly or Tea Money Now Easier Than Ever or ......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansnl Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 5 hours ago, SidJames said: Great news. This will help them to route the real bad guys out there. Has anyone done the maths on 23K x 150K? I feel safer just reading this story.... Of course, a standard sidearm, the same for every officer, including a chip, is a good thing, for every police force in the world. Now every policeman carries something to his own taste and purse. Which is definitely NOT a good thing. If the old arms will appear via legal sales in the hands of civilians remains to be seen, due to several tax rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 5 hours ago, taichiplanet said: probably a bargain because "In late July 2017, the Dallas Police Department instructed all personnel to stop carrying the P320 pending an investigation. There are concerns that the firearm may discharge when it is dropped and the back of the slide hits the ground at about a 30-degree angle. ..... Internet publications, such as TheTruthAboutGuns.com, conducted independent tests that appear to confirm potential drop firings (at a 40% rate).[Another test has shown that the P320 may discharge when the magazine hits the ground first after the gun is dropped. On 8 August 2017, Sig Sauer issued a notice that they would upgrade all P320s to address the issue." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SIG_Sauer_P320#Reviews Though it makes a good excuse for shooting someone. "i didn't mean to shoot him, i just dropped the gun!" Do the BIB really need an excuse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 4 hours ago, colinneil said: Up till now every policeman had to buy his own gun, that is why you see so many different police with different guns. So as the old guns belonged to individual officers, they will be selling them on themselves i think. Yep, 150,000 cheap virtually unused firearms about to hit the market - now every man and his dog will now be able to defend themselves against all the other armed crazies out there. Guess it would be far too intelligence to offer a good trade-in price and a directive that the new firearm is only given when your existing hand gun is returned and logged in as being returned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
off road pat Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 5 hours ago, tracker1 said: Issued thats funny we had to purchase it ! and as for arriving now that was meant to happen 3 years ago when we paid for it ! Hmmm we were charged 28,000 funny he now states 23,000 seems someone done alright out of the deal ! and 150,000 pieces Hmmmm We know this is Thailand, nothing is bought or soled by the government agencies without any form of kickback....Hmmm,... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangrak Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 5 hours ago, colinneil said: Up till now every policeman had to buy his own gun, that is why you see so many different police with different guns. So as the old guns belonged to individual officers, they will be selling them on themselves i think. Erm, nothing changed about policemen having to buy their own gun, it is still so for these SIGs, and for the ammunition...! As for the old guns, I share your fear they will be sold on the 'black market', same as the many other guns policemen are authorised to buy 'for themselves' (supposed to be kept during at least 5 years, but mostly bought 'on order' for 'customers' and delivered at arrival)... A higher police officer once told me it was supposed that the RTP was the main provider of 'black' guns (from handgun to long guns and riot guns) in Thailand. There is namely no functioning(!) registration system, with follow-up(!) and regular controls, especially not for guns registered to these people. When, exceptionally, some individual BiB, or official, is asked about gun this or gun that, the, accepted(!), answer seems often to be it has been 'mislaid', can not be found, or has been 'lost', ...and end of story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baansgr Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 The same sidearm will cost a civi approx. 140,000 in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 5 minutes ago, baansgr said: The same sidearm will cost a civi approx. 140,000 in Thailand. Give it a few months and you will be able to purchase a one owner possibly unfired for probably under 50,000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossy Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 7 hours ago, webfact said: Some 22,000 more will arrive in October then each month subsequently more will come into Thailand until the 150,000 order is complete. Look out at road-side markets for the old cop-guns or is it just possible that the station commanders will issue the new ones on a new-for-old basis . . . too complicated? Yes, probably, since it would involve moving both hands at once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madusa Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 7 hours ago, tonray said: What do you think the case is for ? Tonray, I like your crass and precise answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, hansnl said: Of course, a standard sidearm, the same for every officer, including a chip, is a good thing, for every police force in the world. Now every policeman carries something to his own taste and purse. Which is definitely NOT a good thing. If the old arms will appear via legal sales in the hands of civilians remains to be seen, due to several tax rules. By legal sale, what universe are you in? Edited September 29, 2017 by Artisi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnLick Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 37 minutes ago, baansgr said: The same sidearm will cost a civi approx. 140,000 in Thailand. $800 in US Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentine Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 In the 90s the Interior Ministry bought 1,000s of guns for their officials. It was not long before they were "lost or misplaced?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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