During a routine patrol in Bangkok, the vigilant Sai Mai police force yesterday stumbled upon a disturbing discovery that led to the apprehension of a 38 year old man, who goes by the name Thanachai, or Noy. The illicit item in question was an illegal firearm, specifically a modified Thai-made BB gun, accompanied by a cache of four .22 bullets.

 

The police were executing their customary patrols when their attention was drawn to Thanachai, who was navigating his motorbike along the thoroughfare of Watcharapol Road in the Tha Raeng district of Bang Khen, Bangkok.

 

Sensing something amiss in his demeanour, the officers decided to conduct a thorough search, revealing the concealed contraband in the process.

 

Thanachai readily admitted ownership of the illegal firearm, disclosing that he had acquired it from an acquaintance in a different province, parting with 4,000 baht in exchange. He claimed that he had retained the weapon solely for self-defence purposes.

 

A deeper dive into Thanachai’s background unearthed a troubling history marred by prior involvement in drug-related offences. Alarmingly, he had been released from prison only about a year ago.

 

By Nattapong Westwood

Caption: Photo: by nortonrsx, on iStock

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-06

 

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Not a good time to get caught.  Last week, probably 1,000 baht and on your way.  This week, not so much.

 

19 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

He claimed that he had retained the weapon solely for self-defence purposes.

so that gives him the right to carry a gun ... what bs they come with. 

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

During a routine patrol in Bangkok, the vigilant Sai Mai police force yesterday stumbled upon a disturbing discovery that led to the apprehension of a 38 year old man, who goes by the name Thanachai, or Noy. The illicit item in question was an illegal firearm, specifically a modified Thai-made BB gun, accompanied by a cache of four .22 bullets.

Change the law. With immediate affect.

Own or carry an illegal/modified gun and or ammunition in public [including private addresses] mandatory 10 years. No exceptions.

Carry a legal gun and or ammunition in public without good reason 5 years mandatory.

You want to stop it... get tough.

Congrats..................just about 10 million more in circulation to find now

Mandatory sentencing is the only way to go. 

16 hours ago, steven100 said:

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

He claimed that he had retained the weapon solely for self-defence purposes.

so that gives him the right to carry a gun ... what bs they come with. 

As do most Americans, of course.

12 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

As do most Americans, of course.

The story is about Thailand.  The story is not about America, you can read CNN or something if you want.

14 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

As do most Americans, of course.

it's illegal to carry a gun in Thailand.  The story is about Thailand ...

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Edited October 7, 20232 yr by Bangkok Barry

12 minutes ago, steven100 said:

The story is about Thailand.  The story is not about America, you can read CNN or something if you want.

I was likening people in THAILAND and the USA claiming they own a gun for self-protection. As this THAI did. Sorry if that offended you.

29 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

I was likening people in THAILAND and the USA claiming they own a gun for self-protection. As this THAI did. Sorry if that offended you.

sorry Barry,  I misinterpreted your comment,  my apologies for that bad mistake.