Phuket province has issued over 10,000 gun permits (P.4 licenses). Meanwhile, Pol. Maj. Gen. Sinlert Sukhum, Commander of the Phuket Provincial Police, revealed that the crackdown continues, resulting in the seizure of over 10 guns per month.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nopadol further stated that Thai law has the principle of legitimate self-defense, and he supports maintaining the Prime Minister's gun control policy.