Popular Post webfact Posted November 14, 2023 Popular Post Posted November 14, 2023 National — Thai Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul revealed he is planning to tighten gun control laws by prohibiting everyone, including those with legal permits, from carrying a gun in public, except for authorized government officials. Anutin referred to a recent brutal shooting incident in broad daylight in Bangkok, which resulted in the tragic death of a female teacher and critical injuries to a student. The teacher was fatally struck by a stray bullet, believed to have been fired by a rival of the injured student. In light of this incident, Anutin revealed that he has already consulted with the Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA) on Monday, November 13th, regarding possible amendments to Thailand’s gun laws to restrict public gun possession to authorized officials only. By Tanakorn Panyadee PHOTO: Facebook 'Like Anutin' Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2023-11-15 - 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. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 3 1 1 1 1
Popular Post ezzra Posted November 14, 2023 Popular Post Posted November 14, 2023 Prohibited or not, those who plan to carry out mass shooting or target someone will do so anyway... 1 1 2
2baht Posted November 14, 2023 Posted November 14, 2023 ....and reduce them from he men to impotent little boys???? 1 1
Popular Post Pique Dard Posted November 14, 2023 Popular Post Posted November 14, 2023 3 hours ago, webfact said: Thailand’s gun laws to restrict public gun possession ...what about restricting secret gun possesion as well? 2 1
hotchilli Posted November 15, 2023 Posted November 15, 2023 3 hours ago, webfact said: Thai Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul revealed he is planning to tighten gun control laws by prohibiting everyone, including those with legal permits, from carrying a gun in public, except for authorized government officials. Well I guess the thugs in Thailand will abide by that.
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Classic Ray Posted November 15, 2023 Posted November 15, 2023 What about authorised hunting or pest control? Will that be restricted as well, as it usually involves gun possession in a public place? They could also include a competency test for everyone, including the police, applying for or holding a firearms licence. With a bit more rigour than the vehicle driving licence procedure.
Popular Post Mike Lister Posted November 15, 2023 Popular Post Posted November 15, 2023 Whatever next, before long they'll be insisting that everyone drive sober. 1 1 3
Popular Post jacko45k Posted November 15, 2023 Popular Post Posted November 15, 2023 3 hours ago, ezzra said: Prohibited or not, those who plan to carry out mass shooting or target someone will do so anyway... I still think the idea has merit, may prevent a few random acts of shooting. 2 2 1
herfiehandbag Posted November 15, 2023 Posted November 15, 2023 Can't say I have ever noticed much open carrying of guns in public. The very occasional bank guard in Bangkok and, usually, one of the team which reload ATMs. Now clamping down on illegal possession - different matter. 1
jacko45k Posted November 15, 2023 Posted November 15, 2023 Just now, herfiehandbag said: Can't say I have ever noticed much open carrying of guns in public. The very occasional bank guard in Bangkok and, usually, one of the team which reload ATMs. Although the Thai guy may well have been transporting the gun between home and the range, I am thinking of a past incident where road rage turned into a guy being shot in the back and murdered. 2
Mike Lister Posted November 15, 2023 Posted November 15, 2023 1 minute ago, herfiehandbag said: Can't say I have ever noticed much open carrying of guns in public. The very occasional bank guard in Bangkok and, usually, one of the team which reload ATMs. They don't mean open carrying, they refer to what people have in their vehicles and in their waste bands. Concealed gun possession is very common. 1 1
peter zwart Posted November 15, 2023 Posted November 15, 2023 In a society, a weapon is complete nonsense. Usually, it's in the hands of pitiful individuals who have their own issues. You wouldn't want that combination on the streets, would you? So, it would be a step in the right direction if the Thai government implements this. However, you must ensure enforcement, checks, and severe penalties. And that's where I have my doubts. 1
digbeth Posted November 15, 2023 Posted November 15, 2023 This will not change a thing carrying license are already hard to get for civilians, easier to hire off-duty policeman as armed guard rather than to get civilian guard to get a carry license the license are only granted with the signature of the minister of interior, currently Mr. Anutin himself 1
brianthainess Posted November 15, 2023 Posted November 15, 2023 28 minutes ago, Classic Ray said: What about authorised hunting or pest control? Will that be restricted as well, as it usually involves gun possession in a public place? What authorized hunting is there in Thailand? And what pests need to be shot with a gun? 1 1
BKKBike09 Posted November 15, 2023 Posted November 15, 2023 4 hours ago, webfact said: he is planning to tighten gun control laws by prohibiting everyone, including those with legal permits, from carrying a gun in public Since anyone without a legal permit is, by definition, prohibited from carrying a gun in public, I'm not sure how you can 'tighten' the laws to prohibit it. It's always been illegal for a licensed gun owner to carry a gun in public, unless the person has a carry permit. Licensed gun owners going to / from a range for practice or to take part in a competition understand that gun and any ammunition need to be secured in the boot (trunk) of your car, ideally in such a way that the gun can't be easily used (ie bolt taken out of a rifle; slide off semi-auto pistol etc). Even then, police can still make it a big problem if they feel like it. All comes down to interpretation of the Thai phrase used for 'carry' ('pok-pa').
brianthainess Posted November 15, 2023 Posted November 15, 2023 About bloody time, now sort out the rest of the crapy gun laws, how about locked cabinets for those that feel for some strange reason they need to have a gun, and not allowed to just leave them laying around for kids to shoot them, or anybody to just pick up. And mandatory jail for those who break any gun laws not some low fine. 2
actonion Posted November 15, 2023 Posted November 15, 2023 They tightened the law on running red lights a couple of years ago too !!! 1 1
2baht Posted November 15, 2023 Posted November 15, 2023 1 hour ago, brianthainess said: What authorized hunting is there in Thailand? And what pests need to be shot with a gun? Ask khun Premchai! 1
nausea Posted November 15, 2023 Posted November 15, 2023 You can tighten the gun laws all you like, but the problem is supply, handguns are very easy to get here; was offered (unsolicited) one myself. Anyway, the real problem is knives, which are ubiquitous; I get the feeling guns are more of a status symbol thing.
still kicking Posted November 15, 2023 Posted November 15, 2023 1 hour ago, brianthainess said: What authorized hunting is there in Thailand? And what pests need to be shot with a gun? Soi Dogs 1 1
brianthainess Posted November 15, 2023 Posted November 15, 2023 15 minutes ago, still kicking said: Soi Dogs That is a job for authorities using dart guns not bullets.
scorecard Posted November 15, 2023 Posted November 15, 2023 4 hours ago, Classic Ray said: What about authorised hunting or pest control? Will that be restricted as well, as it usually involves gun possession in a public place? They could also include a competency test for everyone, including the police, applying for or holding a firearms licence. With a bit more rigour than the vehicle driving licence procedure. Can't understand why people need to go hunting. Just killing animals for the thrill of killing something. Humanity hasn't progressed very far.
Yorkshire Tea Posted November 15, 2023 Posted November 15, 2023 Will it include off-duty cops getting drunk while carrying their guns?
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