mamypoko Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Not exactly news BUT! did anyone else get stuck waiting outside the U.S. embassy this afternoon due to a very embarrassed man forgetting to remove his pistol from HIS SON'S BACKPACK!!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colabamumbai Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 (edited) Almost unbelievable....Amazing Thailand.It would have been big news if the gun accidently discharged and killed someone. Edited September 25, 2012 by Colabamumbai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colabamumbai Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 (edited) Notice that google has a number of handgun ads just above your post. I guess they picked up on the keywords and thought gee, maybe we can sell some handguns. Just now the ads changed to travel ads. Edited September 25, 2012 by Colabamumbai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoodMaiDai Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 One does not forget a handgun in a kids backpack. That was what you call a test run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 , think someone must look into the guy's habits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaidDown Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Does not say how old the kid is, but maybe it was 'show and tell' day at school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mesquite Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Isn't owning a firearm illegal in Thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoodMaiDai Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Isn't owning a firearm illegal in Thailand? For foreigners, yes. Which makes the gun banners being served on this page pretty funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwaibah Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Isn't owning a firearm illegal in Thailand? NO. 100% legal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaidDown Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 (edited) Owning without a Thai issued license is illegal. Applies to Thai or foreigner. Harder for foreigner to get but can be done. Edited September 25, 2012 by ThaidDown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwaibah Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 (edited) Isn't owning a firearm illegal in Thailand? For foreigners, yes. Which makes the gun banners being served on this page pretty funny. Incorrect. Foreigners can own a fire arm in Thailand legally. They do have meet certain requirements. Edited September 25, 2012 by khwaibah 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simple1 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Isn't owning a firearm illegal in Thailand? For foreigners, yes. Which makes the gun banners being served on this page pretty funny. Incorrect. Foreigners can own a fire arm in Thailand legally. They do have meet certain requirements. But I think you will find their it is illegal to have a concealed weapon in public, unless you qualify for permission e.g. politician Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwaibah Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 (edited) Isn't owning a firearm illegal in Thailand? For foreigners, yes. Which makes the gun banners being served on this page pretty funny. Incorrect. Foreigners can own a fire arm in Thailand legally. They do have meet certain requirements. But I think you will find their it is illegal to have a concealed weapon in public, unless you qualify for permission e.g. politician Incorrect again. http://www.cnngo.com...thailand-009893 http://www.gunpolicy.org/firearms/region/thailand Edited September 25, 2012 by khwaibah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simple1 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 @khwaibah. In the URLs you provided where does it say it is legal to have a concealed weapon in public in Thailand, without applying for authorisation to do so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how241 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 One does not forget a handgun in a kids backpack. That was what you call a test run. You might be right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colabamumbai Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 One does not forget a handgun in a kids backpack. That was what you call a test run. Isn't owning a firearm illegal in Thailand? For foreigners, yes. Which makes the gun banners being served on this page pretty funny. Yes and the ad is beside "Thailand Visas" I guess the two go hand in hand, if your coming to Thailand buy a gun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KED Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Was nationality was the Father? Thai? U.S.? Other? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwaibah Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 @khwaibah. In the URLs you provided where does it say it is legal to have a concealed weapon in public in Thailand, without applying for authorisation to do so? http://www.thailand-th.net/thailand_gun_laws.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p_brownstone Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 @khwaibah. In the URLs you provided where does it say it is legal to have a concealed weapon in public in Thailand, without applying for authorisation to do so? http://www.thailand-...d_gun_laws.html D N F T L Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamypoko Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 (edited) Dry run...who knows? but I really doubt it. Brother did a pretty convincing mea culpa. As for his nationality, I'd guess Thai, but since we U.S.'ers come in all shapes, sizes and colors....you get the idea. What cracked me up was later, inside “citizen services” some old betty was complaining about having to wait outside. Edited September 25, 2012 by mamypoko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simple1 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 @khwaibah. In the URLs you provided where does it say it is legal to have a concealed weapon in public in Thailand, without applying for authorisation to do so? http://www.thailand-...d_gun_laws.html D N F T L Patrick Good old internet, another URL below that states "You are not allowed to bring a gun with you into a city, neighborhood, or public areas without a license for carrying one on you". http://www.thailawforum.com/database1/thailand-gun-law.html For creditability, about the website: The Thailand Law Forum (TLF) was established in 1997 as part of an effort by Thai and American law professors to provide an online English-language resource of Thailand law and academic articles concerning Thai law. TLF’s objectives include: 1) providing an unbiased and comprehensive base of information concerning Thailand and Southeast Asian law and society and 2) to promote better governance and social justice through the dissemination of information and encouragement of dialogue on important legal and social issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrilled Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 A farang can own A gun in Thailand but it's not easy.Most of us just have our better half go thru the trouble,license etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimsKnight Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Isn't owning a firearm illegal in Thailand? For foreigners, yes. Which makes the gun banners being served on this page pretty funny. Wrong, if you've got a residence permit you can own a gun as a farang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMA_FARANG Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Question....if anyone knows....was it stopped at the security extrance? I certainly hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudak Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 PMD, this is not an unusual occurrence here in the US. You'll see on the news where some kid went to school and a gun was found in his backpack, left there and forgotten by a careless adult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raro Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 did they hand the gun back to him when he left the embassy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KTD Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Came across TSA website today. Is pretty shocking how many people in USA are getting caught trying to take weapons on the plane's, Intentional or not. Just google TSA Blog for some interesting reading. Not thai related but puts in perspective how common it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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