Thai tourism industry is bouncing back after the Siam Paragon shooting in October 2023, which led to 60,000 Chinese visitors cancelling their trips. Chiang Mai is calling for preventive measures and stricter gun control, but the government has introduced a visa exemption program to attract more tourists from China and Kazakhstan. Thaitourism safetravel ChiangMai guncontrol visafree positivefuture tourismindustry
“Thai authorities have seized over 2,000 illegal firearms and arrested 1,593 suspects in a nationwide crackdown to curb gun violence sparked by the tragic shooting at Siam Paragon shopping mall. Let’s help promote safety and reduce risks by saying no to illegal guns. thailand guncontrol safety stopillegalguns reduceviolence”
“Thailand is taking steps to improve security measures after the Siam Paragon shooting. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has pledged to strengthen gun control laws and provide support to victims’ families. Thailand SecurityMeasures GunControl SupportForVictims”
Thai authorities have announced a new initiative to combat illegal gun sales and modifications following a shooting at a Bangkok mall. With Thailand ranking 15th globally in gun deaths, the Interior Minister plans to regulate BB guns and blank guns while ceasing gun license issuance. Thailand GunControl BangkokShooting PublicSafety
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has announced a 30day gun amnesty period, offering individuals without proper firearm permits the opportunity to hand in their weapons at any police station without facing legal consequences. This decision comes as the government seeks to crack down on unlicensed firearms and reduce violence connected to mafialike networks.
Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, has taken action against the rise of mafiastyle local leaders by assigning his deputy, Chada Thaiset, and all provincial governors to gather information on them. The aim is to blacklist such local leaders found to be involved in violent gangs.