Report Aussie Arrested in Udon Thani for Allegedly Buying Gun Silencers Online

[webfact]

screenshot/Channel 7 News

 

UDON THANI –  A cyber police operation in Udon Thani led to the arrest of an Australian man for allegedly purchasing weapon silencers online.

 

On 18th June, Police Colonel Apirak Champarsi, head of the Subdivision of Cyber Crime 3, executed a search warrant at a house in Ban Phue, Udon Thani, after uncovering a significant cache of firearm silencers allegedly ordered via an online platform.

 

During the search, officers encountered Aditya, the house's resident, and Mr Adam, an Australian national.

 

Picture courtesy of Facebook/ศูนย์ข่าวทานตะวัน ขอนแก่น

 

Authorities seized three black rifles, three black silencers, and approximately 3,500 rounds of unspecified ammunition.

 

The initial confession by the suspect admitted ownership of four silencers, purchased through an online retailer.

 

Subsequently, Aditya and Mr Adam were charged with "joint possession of firearms without local authority registration and possession of military equipment without permission from the Ministry of Defence, violating the Military Equipment Control Act of 1987, section 15".

 

They have been handed over to the Ban Theuem Police Station for legal proceedings.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Channel 7 News 2025-06-18

 

 

[Georgealbert]

UPDATE
Australian-Thai Couple Arrested in Udon Thani for Illegal Weapons Purchase

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod

 

An Australian man and his Thai partner have been arrested by cyber police in Udon Thani for allegedly purchasing illegal firearms accessories, including gun silencers and military ordnance, via an online marketplace.

 

The arrest, announced on 18 June, by Lieutenant General Trairong Phiwphan, Commissioner of the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD), follows an investigation into the online store “Goodluck Airrow”, which was found advertising illegal weapon components disguised as innocuous items.

 

The store, boasting over 1,500 followers, posted at least 14 listings featuring images of suppressors and other restricted items. In an apparent attempt to evade detection, the seller used vague product descriptions such as “spare parts” or “Oil Filter 35mm Thread Connector” to list silencers for sale.

 

Police conducted a controlled purchase of one such item, which was then examined by the Royal Thai Police Ordnance Division and the Munitions Control Division of the Ministry of Defence. The item was confirmed to be military-grade ordnance, possession of which is illegal without authorisation from the Defence Ministry.

 

The first arrest in the case took place on 28 March, when officers detained a man identified as Mr Surasit 43, a kindergarten teacher in Nakhon Sawan province, who had made multiple purchases from the store. This led investigators to another frequent buyer using the online alias “chase2023”, who had placed orders more than 11 times.

 

Further investigation uncovered the identity of another suspect who had been ordering military equipment. Acting on a search warrant issued by Udon Thani Provincial Court on 16 June, police raided a property in Moo 5, Tambon Khambong, Ban Phue District.

 

At the residence, officers arrested Ms Atitaya 39, and Mr Adam 37, an Australian national. A search of the premises uncovered three firearms, three gun silencers and approximately 3,500 rounds of ammunition of unspecified calibre.

 

Both suspects reportedly confessed to purchasing the silencers from “Goodluck Airrow” and admitted to possessing the weapons without the necessary permits.

They have been formally charged with the joint possession of firearms without authorisation from the local registrar, as well as the illegal possession of military ordnance without permission from the Ministry of Defence.

 

The TCSD confirmed that investigations are ongoing and further arrests may follow as the extent of the illicit network is revealed.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khoasod 2025-06-20

 

 

 

[roo860]

Planning a coup?😏

[johng]

Air guns and pellets...are now military weapons.

[hotchilli]

On 6/18/2025 at 8:15 AM, webfact said:

Authorities seized three black rifles, three black silencers, and approximately 3,500 rounds of unspecified ammunition.

His freedom has just been revoked.

[soalbundy]

Why would the prat need 3 weapons and why 3 silencers?

[Ralf001]

7 minutes ago, soalbundy said:

Why would the prat need 3 weapons and why 3 silencers?

Shooting cats in built up urban area's is best done with a silencer fitted.

[soalbundy]

1 minute ago, Ralf001 said:

Shooting cats in built up urban area's is best done with a silencer fitted.

Why shoot cats (which is illegal) and why would he need 3 weapons? Perhaps he was selling on to criminal elements.

[Ralf001]

1 minute ago, soalbundy said:

Why shoot cats (which is illegal) and why would he need 3 weapons? Perhaps he was selling on to criminal elements.

 

Shooting cats is great fun.

Best ask him why he has three.

[G Rex]

Hmmmm…. 

They were going to take on the Thai Military with their 3 air rifles fitted with silencers. 3500 pellets ready to go!

 

55555

 

over-reaction?   You think??

[impulse]

Years ago I bought a couple of air rifles from a kiosk in Chinatown.  Wide open, light of day.  When I found out that metallic projectiles are illegal, I gave them to a Thai friend that had some pests he wanted to eliminate. He never told me what he did with them and I didn't want to know.

 

I kept my airsoft pistols that shot plastic pellets until I left Thailand, then gave them to another friend because I didn't want them in my luggage or shipped goods.

 

Airguns... Okay.  Metal projectiles...  Illegal.  But do your own research.  Don't trust interweb advice.

 

 

[OneManShow]

I guess some foreigners after some years forget where they are. 

[wombat]

3 hours ago, johng said:

Air guns and pellets..

that explains why i was wondering...the guns are ok but not the silencers?

[Sydebolle]

So online selling can be done but online buying not? Puzzled! 

[SAFETY FIRST]

4 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Mr Adam 37, an Australian national. A search of the premises uncovered three firearms, three gun silencers and approximately 3,500 rounds of ammunition of unspecified calibre.

Why come to Thailand, such a beautiful country with the most beautiful woman and do this.

 

I'd much prefer getting friendly with the many lovely ladies than shopping online for weapons. 

Some guys never grow up. 

 

This little boy will get some nice prison time to enjoy his miserable life now 

[wensiensheng]

What on earth was this guy thinking? As a business venture it had severe limitations, even leaving aside that it was illegal.

 

I see posts referencing air guns and pellets, but can’t see that in the OP. But still, why buy 3?

 

I do hope that the seller of the illegal items is being apprehended as we speak, plus many other customers. 1500 followers surely means more than 3 customers.

[Ralf001]

44 minutes ago, wensiensheng said:

.

 

I see posts referencing air guns and pellets, but can’t see that in the OP. But still, why buy 3?

 

 

Yeah... defo not air guns !

 

[ujayujay]

5 hours ago, johng said:

Air guns and pellets...are now military weapons.

You only see what you want to see

[johng]

Seems a new photo had been added which wasnt in the original post.