Nakhon Pathom—On November 22nd, 2023, Thai highway police officers captured a 22-wheel lorry driver for possession of firearms without permission in public areas on Phra Prathon-Ban Bo Road, Mueang Nakhon Pathom, Nakhon Pathom.

The alleged driver was publicly identified only as Mr. Jirapat, 47, with an unregistered 9 mm firearm and four bullets.

According to the report from the highway police officers, the officers were performing their duty of checking truck weight exceeding the legal limits, until Jirapat who drove a 22-wheel lorry heading at high speed on the right lane was asked to stop for inspection.

 

By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2023-11-24

 

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I live on Ban Bo road.. and the officer on the right is a local bobby.

I might take a bit more care when out and about.