Democrat Party Urges PM to Rethink Gun Control Law Approach
The Democrat Party is urging Prime Minister Anutin to reconsider his proposed gun control law, arguing it goes too far by banning home carry and restricting self-defense rights. The party recommends stricter vetting and licensing instead, w
Democrat Party Deputy Spokesman Siripha Intravichiear has advised Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to take a reasoned approach to firearms control. The Prime Minister has proposed a law that would ban gun owners from carrying firearms outside their homes, even allowing shooting athletes to store weapons only at ranges and denying self-defense rights during burglaries.
"I want the Prime Minister to use wisdom in promoting the new firearms law carefully, controlling guns in a balanced and proportionate way, rather than acting on momentary emotions that undermine citizens' basic rights to self-defense and sporting opportunities," Siripha said.
Siripha recommended that the government establish strict background vetting systems, efficient licensing procedures, regular mental and physical health screening for gun owners, and serious enforcement against illegal firearms. She also proposed a zero-reset system requiring all current gun owners to re-register under the new framework with proper database records.
Warning against repeating past policy failures, Siripha cited the example of cannabis legalization, which was supposed to be controlled for medical purposes but has resulted in widespread unregulated sales. She noted that she personally tested purchasing cannabis at a shop without a doctor's prescription and found that vendors were not medical professionals, contrary to government claims.
