blackcab

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If you use Google Earth, understand that elevation data refers to the Local Mean Sea Level. That's a really crucial thing to understand if you are researching flood risk. For example, if you check google earth for the height of the sea that is next to Pattaya beach, the beach itself has an elevation of 2-6 meters, even though it is at what most people would perceive to be sea level.

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In my experience I have not met a non-Thai citizen who obtained a firearms license without PR. I'm sure it's happened in the past, but I don't believe that the eligibility criteria in recent times has been a work permit and no PR. I could be wrong and I am happy to be corrected if any member has obtained a firearm license without PR.

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You do not need to be a Thai citizen. Non-Thai citizens who hold permanent residency can apply. If you read my previous post you will see that I said that 99.99% of foreigners would not be eligible. The point I was making is that there is a blanket misconception that foreigners cannot own a firearm in Thailand. That is not the case as permanent residents are eligible to apply. Nothing changed due to the much discussed amendment. This is the point I was making. Time and time again people incorrectly state that no foreigner can own a firearm in Thailand when in reality the eligibility criteria is the same that it has always been.

There are three main types of license that are issued to foreigners that allow the possession and use of a firearm in Thailand. The first is the type of license issued to the security teams of foreign heads of government during their visits to Thailand or for certain foreign government staff accredited to an embassy in Thailand. It is for this reason that there is no blanket ban on all non-Thai citizens possessing firearms in Thailand. The second type of license is issued as a temporary permit for sportspeople competing in competitions. A good example of this is the 2022 IPSC Handgun Worldshoot in Pattaya where there will be over 1,000 imported handguns and also ammunition from dozens of countries. The third type of license is issued to foreigners to possess and use a firearm in the same way that Thai citizens are issued a license. The baseline for foreigners to apply is that the applicant must hold permanent residency in the Kingdom and also be employed and have a stable income. This being said, the grant of a license is a privilege and not a right so DOPA or the Provincial department may refuse to accept a submission for any reason or no reason at all. Remember that such a license would only allow the possession and use of the firearm for either a. hunting or b. protection of life and property at the specified address only. The open carry of firearms by the public in Thailand is prohibited, and concealed carry permits are rarely issued to Thai citizens. For non-Thai citizens applying in the third category I mentioned above then it is going to be almost impossible to obtain a concealed carry permit.

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No it doesn't. The Act is not long, so take the time to sit down and read it. Prohibited persons are specified in Section 13. FIREARMS, AMMUNITION, EXPLOSIVES, FIREWORKS AND IMITATION FIREARMS ACT, B.E.2490 (1947).pdf

It is still possible for a foreigner to get a license to possess a firearm in Thailand. That being said, 99.99% of foreigners will not be eligible.

That law was never enacted. Instead, when applying the automatic answer is almost always no. Technically, however, foreigners can possess a firearm, and some licenses are issued each year to selected foreigners.

I understand your point of view. This particular law has remained unchanged since 1925.

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No. Thai law is very specific about who gets what after a divorce. Your wife would be entitled to half of most things you earn/receive/obtain after you are married, but nothing from what you owned before you were married. A prenuptial agreement, even if entered into willingly by both parties, cannot supersede statute law.

Last year Barclays did a similar thing across its customer base: https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/barclaycard-reduces-credit-card-spending-limits-your-rights-if-youve-been-affected-akW9E7e8H81H What with the spike in inflation and credit card debt in the UK rising at its fastest annual rate in 17 years, it might just be that your credit card company is derisking itself as much as possible. Don't forget that credit companies have different appetites for risk at different times. Perhaps they are trying to reduce future non performing loans before they happen, and you just got caught up in the changes.

What was your average monthly spend?

Your main issue is using FedEx. There are many many topics on the forum about the carriers and their assessment of duty, and the answer is always use USPS. You really don't have to get every item you send valued. Instead you state the value on the customs declaration form that is attached to the outside of the packaging. Small boxes with a declared value of USD30 or less are almost always automatically passed through the inspection.

The easiest solution is to send the media (hard drive or USB drive) via a USPS signed for service. Do not send any retail packaging or the original invoice. Complete the customs documentation with the used value of the goods (USD 30 or less). You will not have any problems with USPS as they partner with Thai Post.

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Moved to the business forum.

Moved to Thailand Motor Discussion Forum.

Moved to the Thai Visa forum.

Moved to the Community Pub.

Moved to the UK forum.