Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A 24-year-old former student of Uthenthawai Campus, Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-ok, was arrested on 22 May for carrying a loaded firearm inside a prominent shopping centre in central Bangkok.

 

The arrest occurred at approximately 18:30, on the sixth-floor car park of the shopping complex. Police officers from Pathumwan Police Station were conducting routine patrols to prevent student altercations when they noticed the individual acting suspiciously. 

 

Upon approaching and identifying themselves, the officers conducted a search and discovered a homemade .380 calibre pistol loaded with eight rounds of ammunition in a red Adidas shoulder bag.

 

The suspect, identified as Mr. Chakkrakrit, admitted ownership of the weapon at the time of arrest. He was taken into custody and charged with illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition, as well as carrying a weapon in a public place without authorisation. He is currently being held at Pathumwan Police Station pending further legal proceedings.

 

Police Major General Siam Boonsom, Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, emphasised the importance of vigilance in preventing potential violence, particularly in areas frequented by students.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-05-24.

 

 

 

Seems the Bangkok cops should cut down on their pie consumption