Phuket MP seeks review of shooting range opening near tourism area
Phuket MP seeks review of shooting range opening near tourism area — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.
People’s Party MP Chalermpong Saengdee on May 7, 2026, called for a review of plans to open a shooting range near a tourism area in Phuket, citing safety concerns. He said the proposed venue’s location raised questions about whether it was appropriate for an area frequented by visitors and tied closely to the island’s tourism economy.
Safety concerns raised over proposed location
Chalermpong said the issue was not opposition to shooting sports themselves, but concern over placing a range close to a tourism zone. He urged authorities to examine the project carefully before allowing it to proceed.
He said any approval process should weigh public safety alongside the area’s tourism role. The call for a review focused on whether the site was suitable for that type of business.
The MP’s intervention puts the proposed opening under wider public scrutiny. His remarks centered on preventing risk in an area associated with heavy visitor activity.
Source: https://www.matichon.co.th/region/news_5707900
