Dec 21, 2023
Thailand Temporarily Halts Issuance of Gun Licences in Effort to Reduce Shooting Tragedies
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul have imposed a temporary halt on the issuance of gun licences until December 19, 2024, in an effort to address the increasing gun-related crimes. The move, effective since December 20, aims to provide an opportunity for owners of unlicensed firearms to register or surrender their weapons without facing penalties. This decision comes after a series of fatal shooting incidents in Thailand, including a recent spree at Siam Paragon mall and the tragic death of a teacher from a stray bullet.