Who does one contact to lawfully own a gun in Thailand?

To get a licens and a permit?

How does it work here?

 

4 minutes ago, kneebendingfools said:

Who does one contact to lawfully own a gun in Thailand?

To get a licens and a permit?

How does it work here?

 

 

Foreigners are not allowed guns.....it is a serious shame Thais are allowed them.

For Thais.....

 

For a Thai citizen to obtain a gun license in Thailand, they must follow a stringent legal process. Here is a step-by-step overview of the requirements and procedures involved:

### 1. **Eligibility Criteria:**
   - **Age:** The applicant must be at least 20 years old.
   - **Residency:** The applicant must have a permanent residence in Thailand. This generally means having a registered address and living in the area where they are applying for the license.
   - **Criminal Record:** The applicant must have a clean criminal record, particularly free of any serious offenses or violent crimes.
   - **Mental Health:** The applicant must be mentally sound and not have a history of mental illness or substance abuse.

### 2. **Valid Reasons for Ownership:**
   - **Self-Defense:** The applicant must demonstrate a clear need for a firearm for self-defense.
   - **Protection of Property:** Owning a firearm for protecting property, such as a business, can be considered.
   - **Hunting or Sport:** Firearms for hunting or sporting purposes may also be permitted.
   - **Occupational Need:** Occupations that may require the use of a firearm, such as certain security roles, may justify ownership.

### 3. **Required Documents:**
   - **National ID Card:** A copy of the Thai national ID card.
   - **House Registration:** Proof of permanent residence (a copy of the house registration document).
   - **Proof of Occupation:** Documentation of employment or business registration, especially if the firearm is for occupational reasons.
   - **Criminal Background Check:** Certificate from the police confirming a clean criminal record.
   - **Medical Certificate:** A medical certificate indicating mental and physical fitness, often from a government hospital.

### 4. **Application Process:**
   - **Local District Office:** The applicant must apply at the local district office (Amphoe) where they reside. They will need to fill out an application form (usually form Por 1) and submit all required documents.
   - **Background Checks:** The authorities will conduct thorough background checks, including verifying the applicant's criminal record and mental health status.
   - **Interview or Evaluation:** In some cases, the applicant may be required to attend an interview or evaluation to justify the need for a firearm.
   - **Waiting Period:** The application process can take several weeks to several months as the authorities review the application.

### 5. **Approval and Licensing:**
   - If the application is approved, the applicant will receive a gun license (Por 3), which allows them to purchase a firearm. 
   - After purchasing a firearm, the owner must register it with the authorities and obtain a firearm registration certificate (Por 4).

### 6. **Restrictions and Conditions:**
   - The license specifies the type of firearm the owner is allowed to possess.
   - Carrying firearms in public places is generally prohibited unless specifically authorized. Most licenses only permit the possession of the firearm at home or on private property.

### 7. **Penalties for Non-Compliance:**
   - Possessing a firearm without a valid license is a serious crime in Thailand, resulting in severe penalties, including imprisonment and fines.

### Summary:
Obtaining a gun license in Thailand as a Thai citizen involves meeting strict eligibility criteria, providing thorough documentation, and undergoing a detailed application process. The government closely regulates firearm ownership to ensure public safety.

8 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

 

Foreigners are not allowed guns.....it is a serious shame Thais are allowed them.

Most guns in Thailand are owned illegally.

Many are manufactured illegally.

Most Thai citizens who have guns do not have permits.

Just now, Tropicalevo said:

Most guns in Thailand are owned illegally.

Many are manufactured illegally.

Most Thai citizens who have guns do not have permits.

 

 

.....and?

 

 

Wow, really..

so do they want us to be defensless?

It used to be possible for foreigners with PR to legally purchase and own firearms in Thailand.

 

The law was changed a few years ago to restrict gun ownership to Thai nationals. I don't know whether foreigners with existing permits were grandfathered.

2 minutes ago, kneebendingfools said:

Wow, really..

so do they want us to be defensless?

 

 

No....ideally...like japan and the UK, as examples....they prefer people not to shoot each other.

8 minutes ago, Tropicalevo said:

Most guns in Thailand are owned illegally.

Many are manufactured illegally.

Most Thai citizens who have guns do not have permits.

Please tell something that is not already commonly known. Also, refer to what it had to do with the post you quoted or the topic?

The fact is that foreigners can not legally own a gun in Thailand.

Am I allowed to kill my pet in Thailand if he suffers from something incurable?

5 minutes ago, kneebendingfools said:

Wow, really..

so do they want us to be defensless?

 

 

Is this what you are hoping Thailand progresses towards.......

 

 

https://www.today.com/health/gun-violence-leading-cause-death-us-kids-2021-rcna100962?os=i&ref=app

2 minutes ago, kneebendingfools said:

Am I allowed to kill my pet in Thailand if he suffers from something incurable?

 

 

Have you heard of vets???

1 minute ago, Will B Good said:

 

 

No....ideally...like japan and the UK, as examples....they prefer people not to shoot each other.

Yeah but it never works tho, some one innocent always has to pay for it with their life without being able to defend him/herself.

1 minute ago, kneebendingfools said:

Yeah but it never works tho, some one innocent always has to pay for it with their life without being able to defend him/herself.

 

 

It never works????? Really?

 

Japan: The rate of gun deaths in Japan is extremely low, often less than 0.1 per 100,000 people annually. In many recent years, the total number of gun-related deaths in Japan has been in the single digits. For example, some years see as few as 10 or fewer deaths nationwide.

• United States: In contrast, the U.S. has a much higher rate of gun deaths. As of recent data, the gun death rate in the U.S. is approximately 12 to 13 per 100,000 people annually. This includes all forms of gun deaths: homicides, suicides, and accidental shootings. The total number of gun-related deaths in the U.S. exceeds 40,000 per year, with a significant proportion being suicides.

3 minutes ago, kneebendingfools said:

Am I allowed to kill my pet in Thailand if he suffers from something incurable?

No take it to a vet to have it put down, it is not illigal for a vet to put it down, but it is illigal for you to kill it by any means.

1 minute ago, Will B Good said:

 

 

Is this what you are hoping Thailand progresses towards.......

 

 

https://www.today.com/health/gun-violence-leading-cause-death-us-kids-2021-rcna100962?os=i&ref=app

The eternal loop, I think we better stop here.

God bless you.

1 minute ago, brianthainess said:

No take it to a vet to have it put down, it is not illigal for a vet to put it down, but it is illigal for you to kill it by any means.

Thank you.

Just now, kneebendingfools said:

The eternal loop, I think we better stop here.

God bless you.

 

 

🤣

Very quickly becomes untenable to defend the absurd.

10 minutes ago, kneebendingfools said:

Wow, really..

so do they want us to be defensless?

Defenceless against whom, exactly?

Just now, billd766 said:

Defenceless against whom, exactly?

Against The lunatic that snaps in public, it happens all the time.

7 minutes ago, kneebendingfools said:

Yeah but it never works tho, some one innocent always has to pay for it with their life without being able to defend him/herself.

You mean like school kids in the USA?

2 minutes ago, kneebendingfools said:

Against The lunatic that snaps in public, it happens all the time.

And what happens when a guy with a gun permit turns lunatic?

There were a few cases here in Thailand not long ago.

2 minutes ago, kneebendingfools said:

Against The lunatic that snaps in public, it happens all the time.

So now you are saying you want to carry your firearm?  If so could you please go to another country.

44 minutes ago, kneebendingfools said:

Who does one contact to lawfully own a gun in Thailand?

To get a licens and a permit?

How does it work here?

 

Are you feeling unsafe here?

1 minute ago, kneebendingfools said:

Against The lunatic that snaps in public, it happens all the time.

 

 

All the time.......???

 

I've lived here for 35 years on and off........I've heard two shots..... Thais duck hunting in the boonies.

 

 

16 minutes ago, kneebendingfools said:

Am I allowed to kill my pet in Thailand if he suffers from something incurable?

NO no no.

2 minutes ago, jvs said:

You mean like school kids in the USA?

Yes, 

imagine if the first adult that had eyes on that shooting lunatic had a firearm and begun to fire at the bastard while others call the police.

I am sure many lifes would have been saved.

Amen!

Just now, kneebendingfools said:

Yes, 

imagine if the first adult that had eyes on that shooting lunatic had a firearm and begun to fire at the bastard while others call the police.

I am sure many lifes would have been saved.

Amen!

 

So how is that totally f*****g mental plan working out for the American school kids....????

Just now, kneebendingfools said:

Yes, 

imagine if the first adult that had eyes on that shooting lunatic had a firearm and begun to fire at the bastard while others call the police.

I am sure many lifes would have been saved.

Amen!

Ok,in some cases maybe.

What do you think is the cause of gun violence?

I am from a country where there are virtually no guns so i am not used to seeing them in public.

 

1 minute ago, kneebendingfools said:

Yes, 

imagine if the first adult that had eyes on that shooting lunatic had a firearm and begun to fire at the bastard while others call the police.

I am sure many lifes would have been saved.

Amen!

You need to move to North Dakota. All the extenders you want and people that like to shoot pets. You will fit right in.