The sun had simply began setting over the Pattaya skyline on August 12, as a group of vigilant officers from the Banglamung Police, led by Pol. Col. Nawin Sinthurat, intensified their efforts to crack down on illegal firearms.
Situated alongside the Eastern Gulf coast of Thailand, Pattaya is a metropolis identified for its vigorous nightlife and stunning seashores. However, current instances of unlicensed firearms had put a cloud on the city’s charm, prompting the local police division to launch an extensive crackdown operation.
In certainly one of these episodes, officers patrolling Soi 33 in Naklua space observed the curious behaviour of a Thai girl outside her rented condo. The forty four years previous woman, recognised as Buakhao Fakthet, was disturbing the peace. Upon a proper search, she was discovered to be in possession of an unregistered 9mm handgun, extra magazines and ammunitions.
Upon questioning, Buakhao asserted that the firearm was meant for her self-protection, citing residing alone and battling well being concerns as reasons. The police, however, identified the need of obtaining a legal permit to own any form of weapons, regardless of the underlying reasons. Consequently, she was detained for the illegal ownership of firearms and ammunitions.
On the identical day, a seemingly unnerving behaviour of a person piqued the interest of the on-duty investigators. Found walking with an uncommon demeanour on Soi Golf Course, within the Nongprue space, the 43 years old man, known as Sueb Netkhae or Boon Sueb, was intercepted by the police. He was present in possession of a replica firearm, albeit it was stocked with actual bullets.
Sueb claimed that the weapon was not his, saying he came across it at a garbage dump. However, the investigative officers discovered his story onerous to consider. Consequently, Crazy was apprehended on expenses associated to unlawful possession of firearms.
As of last night time, both Buakhao and Sueb have been confined to the Banglamung Police Station, undergoing legal procedures pertaining to the illicit possession of firearms and ammunitions..