Police warn 'shooting guns into the air' during New Year's celebrations is against the law and carries a prison sentence!!

Deputy spokesman for police warns of 'shooting guns into the air' during New Year's celebrations Causes death, is against the law, and creates distress for others. Asking for public cooperation Cooperate as eyes and ears

Pol. Col. Chanchai Rattanapanich, deputy spokesperson for the Royal Thai Police, revealed that Pol. Gen. Torsak Sukwimon, the Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police (Commander) is concerned in the case. There was an incident of death from the shooting of a gun into the air to celebrate New Year's Eve. Welcoming the New Year 2024 that may be caused by wrong values, high spirits, lack of awareness, and lack of knowledge. Shooting a gun into the air is dangerous because the bullet fired may fall on a person causing harm, some even causing death. or fall onto the roofs of people's houses and cause damage which is considered an offense and is punishable by law

Deputy police spokesman said that shooting a gun into the air is an offense under the Firearms Act. Ammunition, explosives, fireworks, and firearms imitations, 1947, Section 8 bis. No one is allowed to carry firearms with him into a city, village, or public way without obtaining a license. Anyone who violates this will be guilty of a crime. Must be punished with imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding 10,000 baht, or both.

“And if a bullet falls on or through the roof of a house causing damage to property or someone is injured or died will be guilty According to the Criminal Code, Section 291, whoever acts negligently and that action causes the death of another person Must be punished with imprisonment not exceeding 10 years and a fine not exceeding 200,000 baht. Section 300: Whoever acts negligently and that action causes serious harm to others. Must be punished with imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding 60,000 baht, or both,” Pol. Col. Chanchai said.

The Deputy Police Spokesperson also said that the Police Commander has instructed police throughout the country. Publicize the warning and educate the public about shooting guns into the air. The Royal Thai Police asks for cooperation from the people. If you see an incident People who have such behavior Able to report clues to wrongdoing Go to the local police station. or report to the hotline of the Royal Thai Police 191 and hotline 1599 24 hours a day for the sake of peace. Safety of the people You will be able to celebrate the New Year festival happily.

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