By Goongnang Suksawat

 

An Australian man was arrested at the Samui International Airport with 96 bullets and an object similar to a gun that appeared to be a dissembled firearm. He claimed he needed them for self-defense.

 

The Surat Thani Immigration Office told the Phuket Express today (December 22nd) that they have arrested Mr. Mark B., 41, an Australian national, at the Samui International Airport.

 

Seized from him was an object similar to a gun (in separate parts) and 96 bullets.

 

Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/12/22/australian-man-arrested-at-samui-airport-with-96-bullets-and-disassembled-firearm/

 

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Lock him up and throw away the key. Just for lying.

OMG Australian. I understand an American advancing self defense. 

2 minutes ago, Onerak said:

OMG Australian. I understand an American advancing self defense. 

Gang member probably.

44 minutes ago, webfact said:

an object similar to a gun

Seriously? They don't know what a disassembled gun looks like? LOL.

So Sitting Shrimp (GoongNang) translated the story from the information given, whilst travelling between Nakhon Si Thammrat, Phuket and Krabi? No mention of whether the 96 bullets and firearm were in checked or hand carry baggage (not that it makes too much difference). Destination not stated but almost certainly Bangkok. So he needed the items for "self defence when travelling abroad". Does that mean he lives in Thailand and was heading overseas? Should be, as he bought from a Thai in Samui. Where was he heading? Arrested but no mention of further detention or court appearance. It would be so nice if the "reporters" would file a more detailed story. 

 

 

 

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Seized from him was an object similar to a gun

Was that a gun in his pocket,  or was he just pleased to see his thai girlfriend.

He was really that stupid to carry a gun or bullets thru a airport anywhere in the world.Does not matter where u are from plan stupid

He is obviously mixed up in some form of organized crime if he needs guns for self defence when he is traveling. 

96 bullets! 

Why bring one?

Its like bringing your own woman. 

You can pick one up here easily enough...

3 minutes ago, dallen52 said:

Why bring one?

Its like bringing your own woman. 

You can pick one up here easily enough...

I believe he did get it here.............quote.........

'He told police that he bought the items from a Thai man near a grocery store in the Bo Phut sub-district on Samui Island'

3 hours ago, ozimoron said:

Gang member probably.

Interesting 96 bullets, usually in boxes of 50 so probably fired 4 to try it out then broke the weapon down thinkong the parts would not be recognised by radar...but didn't clean it properly so the nitrate deposit got picked up....

What will the judge say when handing down the Ozzy's sentence?

 

"Oh! And . . . before I forget  . . . . Merry Christmas!"

could you imagine if he was on an overstayed visa.....

16 hours ago, Onerak said:

OMG Australian. I understand an American advancing self defense. 

Crazy, delusional people come in all nationalities.

I get tired of reading about people of my nationality who do stupid and criminal things, because it reflects on those who are law-abiding.

 

Irrespective of any penalties he may get from the Thai authorities, IMO he should be deported after said penalties, and banned for life from Thailand.

Me thinks the BIG issue is No pointing by any of the officials. Very suspicious.

 

If liking guns is a hobby attributed to America I can live with that.   Why wouldn't the reporter ask what numbers on the bullets?  Obviously a semi auto handgun because they break down and could confuse the uneducated.   So 9mm, .380, or 45acp.   Yes most commercial pistol ammo comes in 50 per box. 

To bad this Aussie doesn't read Asiannow or he would know the Israeli got in deep do do with less bullets no gun.  

Must be from Geelong!

he's claiming it's his god given right according to the Australian constitution..  ????

Walking around with "an object that looks like a gun", carrying 96 bullets, and taking the whole shebang to an international airport !!!!!     Elon ...... here's your new CEO for Twitter.

1 hour ago, nigelforbes said:

96 bullets! 

Exactly! He must have upset a lot of people.

That's more bullets than the whole Thai military

3 hours ago, soi3eddie said:

So Sitting Shrimp (GoongNang) translated the story from the information given

GoongNang means 'Pretty woman'.

Try a Google search on "Ingleburn shooting 2016", which may answer some of your questions.

If he expected to get through airport security with 96 bullets - he needs a mental assessment before being sent to jail ...... unless they were rubber bullets in plastic casings.

Mr. Mark B; there's only one thing to say;

 

1 hour ago, nigelforbes said:

96 bullets! 

Self defense.....last stand at the Alamo Bilabong