Anutin fordert vom Gouverneur Phukets eine Erklärung, wieso ein Waffenschein an den Schweizer vergeben wurde:
Gegen Kaution auf freiem Fuß
Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has announced that he is summoning Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat to provide clarification on why Urs "David" Fehr was granted licenses to possess two guns. This action has raised concerns as it is against the law to issue gun possession licenses to foreigners, he added
Former Democrat MP for Bangkok Watchara Phetthong revealed that David possesses two gun licenses—one for a 9 mm Glock granted on October 7, 2020, by Thalang District Chief Suwit Suriyawong, and another for a CZ rifle granted on February 21, 2022, by Thalang District Chief Bancha Thanuin.
According to news reports, David has been accused of openly carrying his gun in public. Additionally, David's wife has asserted close ties to high-ranking police officers in Phuket. A photo has surfaced showing David drinking wine with police officers.
Phuket Provincial Police Chief Pol Maj Gen Sinlert Sukhum addressed reporters on March 4, stating that the officers were invited by a friend who was sitting with David, asserting there is no other connection.
David is already facing an assault charge for allegedly kicking a female doctor on the night of February 24. His visa has been revoked following the request of Deputy Governor of Phuket Sattha Thongkham, who claims that David's actions pose a risk to public safety.
In addition to the assault charge and the impending charge related to the guns, David was accused of cutting in front of an emergency vehicle and gesturing with his middle finger towards the driver on December 25. This case has been settled, with David publicly apologizing to the driver.
There is also an allegation that most of the elephants at his sanctuary are rented. Meanwhile, the staircase in front of David's rented villa on Yamu Beach, where the doctor was allegedly kicked, has been removed by the villa owner as it was found to encroach on public land.
Regarding allegations of numerous private properties encroaching on public land in Phuket, illegal collections of money to enter public areas, and the presence of foreign mafia figures in the province, Anutin stated that local authorities have been instructed to investigate and provide reports on these claims and he will talk to Phuket Governor about them.
David has been granted bail with a surety of 100,000 baht and conditions that include reporting to the police every 15 days, not working, and remaining in Thailand until his case is finalized. His lawyer is currently appealing the revocation of his visa.
