After a shooting at a school, the PM met security agencies and ordered stricter control of firearm possession and carrying, with more checkpoints and arrests. He said the last carry permit was issued three years ago and carrying without a permit is illegal, including for self-defence. Deputy PM Pakorn Nilprapunt is drafting amendments or a new law. The article gives no specific rule changes, dates or penalties, so for a shop owner the practical point is simply: do not carry a firearm, and expect more checkpoints and possible new rules later.