At 12:30pm, Phuket City police arrested Paisarn Intawong, 46, who had in his possession a Beretta M9 semi-automatic handgun, one magazine and seven 9mm bullets.
Paisarǹ•s arrest came after undercover police reported that he was spotted carrying a fireram at Sinsangrat pier in Rassada.
Police approached and searched Paisan and asked to see a permit for the gun which he could not provide.
Paisan was taken to Phuket City Police Station and charged with illegal possession of firearm and ammunition.