Gun traders in Bangkok's active gun district believe that the Thai authorities' stricter measures are missing the mark. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Reuters.
According to traders, the government's attempts to restrict gun sales do not take into account the real market situation. They argue that a complete ban on gun trade could lead to a thriving illegal market.
Reuters reports that gun shop owners in Bangkok continue to serve regular customers despite the new rules. They note that most gun buyers obtain permits legally, but bureaucratic hurdles complicate the purchasing process.
One trader said that strict measures only harm legal businesses but do not affect actual criminals. They urge the government to develop more effective strategies aimed at removing weapons from illegal circulation.
Reuters notes that in Thailand, obtaining a gun permit is difficult, but finding a gun on the black market is easy. This raises doubts about the effectiveness of law enforcement efforts to control gun trafficking.
Traders believe that to achieve real change, authorities should focus on illegal gun trafficking and the black market, rather than burdening legal sellers with additional checks.