webfact Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Daily News Thai Caption: Sweep! Daily News reported on a press conference held by the chief of the Region 8 provincial police in Phuket. Lt-Gen Surapong Thanomjit proudly announced the results of a gun crackdown between October 10th and 24th. In 363 cases examined the police confiscated 260 regular guns and three war weapons and 1,702 rounds of ammunition. The massacre at a nursery in the north east of the country was the catalyst for crackdowns on drugs and guns in Thailand, notes ASEAN NOW. Picture: Daily News While each region tries to outdo the others in the zealousness of their respective crackdowns, critics will point to the fact that Thailand is awash with guns and such crackdowns are both temporary and window dressing when it comes to facing up to the real issues. Reports suggest that many weapons are in the hands of ex military and ex police who may have mental health issues. The crackdown in Region 8 continues until November 8th with a focus on stopping online sales and monitoring social media regarding weaponry. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-10-26 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 And the unanswered question, what happens to the guns now??? Recycled??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffggi Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 51 minutes ago, webfact said: Reports suggest that many weapons are in the hands of ex military and ex police who may have mental health issues. Could not agree more ...................LOL 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggy Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 1 hour ago, webfact said: Lt-Gen Surapong Thanomjit proudly announced the results of a gun crackdown between October 10th and 24th. Back to normal on the 25th then. Good to know. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 5 hours ago, 2baht said: And the unanswered question, what happens to the guns now??? Recycled??? They are returned to an RTP central store for display on application. A very large number appear to be homemade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 10 hours ago, webfact said: In 363 cases examined the police confiscated 260 regular guns and three war weapons and 1,702 rounds of ammunition. See some serious business out there for any 'rounds' makers. 7 per gun seems a bit meagre ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 17 hours ago, 2baht said: And the unanswered question, what happens to the guns now??? Recycled??? You beat me to it.. probably added to police private collections. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 18 minutes ago, hotchilli said: You beat me to it.. probably added to police private collections. I would have thought they'd hit the open market, highest bidder! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobodysfriend Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 20 hours ago, webfact said: Reports suggest that many weapons are in the hands of ex military and ex police who may have mental health issues. That , certainly , is reassuring ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE1 Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 But like all theses other crackdowns , why are they not done all year round. Why do they have to have a specific window in time ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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