Mangosteen1 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 (edited) Yeah you saw this Topics Headline. I wonder if its OK to carry a weapon in Thailand. it doesn't neciceaary have to be a gun. A knife, Teargas, baton is OK. For self defense of course. Ive heard stories about people caring guns. There are a lot of Guns available in Cambodia Officially. but unofficially in Thailand. Some Westerners getting caught with guns had to pay a heavy bribe to "MR. POLICE." They see very serious on Guns and it was very costly for the guy. Edited October 9, 2013 by Mangosteen1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 There are several topics running on this forum regarding this precise question. Please bear in mind though forum rules about illegal activities & discussions pertaining to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VisaProblem Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 (edited) The firearms license, granted by the local amphur office, and then registered once bought, is not the same as the right to carry the weapon in public. If you want to keep a pistol on your person in public, then you need a seperate Bai Pok Beun. Otherwise, a sidearm must be stored, bullets and magazine out of weapon, in the glove box, in a bag etc, and other such sensible precautions when being transported. Edited October 10, 2013 by VisaProblem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewlyMintedThai Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 the short answer is no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GirlDrinkDrunk Posted October 10, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted October 10, 2013 (edited) would look pretty cool clipped onto your belt beside your fanny pack and mobile phone as you indiana jones your way through the local tesco Edited October 10, 2013 by GirlDrinkDrunk 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 they got one of my staff....2 weeks at the police station and a big fee.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VisaProblem Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 they got one of my staff....2 weeks at the police station and a big fee.... yes, very naughty. And god help you if you were dumb enough to have an unregistered firearm bought from a local shady character. If you go to Thanon Burapa in Bangkok, there are many gunshops, and they are quite ok with farangs if you have a .38 or 9mm licence and stay away from .45ACP's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morden Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 The firearms license, granted by the local amphur office, and then registered once bought, is not the same as the right to carry the weapon in public. If you want to keep a pistol on your person in public, then you need a seperate Bai Pok Beun. Otherwise, a sidearm must be stored, bullets and magazine out of weapon, in the glove box, in a bag etc, and other such sensible precautions when being transported. That's exactly my understanding. Applicants are subject to a police background check. There are other self defence weapons that don't need a licence and will not permanently injure or kill someone. The simplest and easiest to carry discretely is pepper spray. Handy for evening walks in Pattaya these days. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 they got one of my staff....2 weeks at the police station and a big fee.... yes, very naughty. And god help you if you were dumb enough to have an unregistered firearm bought from a local shady character. If you go to Thanon Burapa in Bangkok, there are many gunshops, and they are quite ok with farangs if you have a .38 or 9mm licence and stay away from .45ACP's. well illegal guns come per definition from shady characters. I think the police don't check where they come from or if they have a history...... He only got off that light because our company wrote a letter that he has a fix job and salary and that he has wife and child that need his salary. Men from Nakhon Si Thammerat, Surat, etc etc......most of them have a gun....the others have two guns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hereforgood36 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 the short answer is no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 the short answer is no. I knew one Farang guy who were allowed to have a gun and wear it in public. He died from cancer a couple of years ago :-( He was a body guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VisaProblem Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 (edited) they got one of my staff....2 weeks at the police station and a big fee.... yes, very naughty. And god help you if you were dumb enough to have an unregistered firearm bought from a local shady character. If you go to Thanon Burapa in Bangkok, there are many gunshops, and they are quite ok with farangs if you have a .38 or 9mm licence and stay away from .45ACP's. well illegal guns come per definition from shady characters. I think the police don't check where they come from or if they have a history...... He only got off that light because our company wrote a letter that he has a fix job and salary and that he has wife and child that need his salary. Men from Nakhon Si Thammerat, Surat, etc etc......most of them have a gun....the others have two guns Hi, sorry. I thought you were referring to a legal registered firearm that was carried in public without said carry permit. If he had an illegal unregistered firearm, man he was lucky with only two weeks and a fine. It is possible for farangs to have legal firearms if you have good cause and a work permit. I have had 3 in the jewelry industry when managing gold, diamonds and their resulting cash flow. Although I was not given the carry and conceal extension. Edited October 10, 2013 by VisaProblem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Any hooooooo, you would look a bit of a plum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangosteen1 Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 the short answer is no. Not even teargas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkady Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Carrying a firearm or ammunition in public without permission is subject to a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. If you are a Thai national or a foreigner with permanent residence, you may apply for a life-time license to own a gun and keep it in your home. Licenses to carry concealed weapons in public are for one year only and must be renewed annually. They are normally only issued to people with a accepted need, such as senators, parliamentarians, gold shop owners etc. It would be extremely rare for foreigners to be issued with a license to carry a concealed weapon, except in the case of accredited embassy personnel. Even US DEA agents seconded to work in Thailand with their Thai counterparts on dangerous missions have had serious difficulties in obtaining carry licenses. So basically forget it. The same goes for tear gas, pepper spray etc. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morden Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Carrying a firearm or ammunition in public without permission is subject to a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. If you are a Thai national or a foreigner with permanent residence, you may apply for a life-time license to own a gun and keep it in your home. Licenses to carry concealed weapons in public are for one year only and must be renewed annually. They are normally only issued to people with a accepted need, such as senators, parliamentarians, gold shop owners etc. It would be extremely rare for foreigners to be issued with a license to carry a concealed weapon, except in the case of accredited embassy personnel. Even US DEA agents seconded to work in Thailand with their Thai counterparts on dangerous missions have had serious difficulties in obtaining carry licenses. So basically forget it. The same goes for tear gas, pepper spray etc. Thanks for that information. Would you give the source regarding your comment about pepper spray, please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokemachine Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Is a taser gun allow to carry in the public?? I know it can be purchased from a police station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewlyMintedThai Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 The other short answer: if you can't walk the streets of your chosen city without feeling you need a weapon, maybe it's time to search for greener pastures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morden Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 The other short answer: if you can't walk the streets of your chosen city without feeling you need a weapon, maybe it's time to search for greener pastures. The only issue on the streets for me is the accursed dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel2003 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 So what can be carried in public? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewlyMintedThai Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 If you're afraid of dogs, a slingshot and some pebbles will do fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VisaProblem Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Or take a short piece of rubber hose on your daypack if you like cycling where there are menacing dogs. Quite effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangosteen1 Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 Or take a short piece of rubber hose on your daypack if you like cycling where there are menacing dogs. Quite effective. When I go on those streets were i know there are dogs gangs. I first pick up a round medium siezed stone. It always work. some doggy's will play hero and come a bit closer but once you hold it up with feeling. they will all back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel2003 Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Have never ever, in my 13 years in Thailand observed a foreigner walking along the road with a rock, slingshot, pipe, hose, etc in his hand. Again, since most (but not me) knows everything about it, what can we carry in Thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuestHouse Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 So what can be carried in public? Instincts that tell you when a situation is dangerous and the common sense to understand that if you think you need a weapon to go some place you perhaps ought not to go there in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangosteen1 Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 So what can be carried in public? Instincts that tell you when a situation is dangerous and the common sense to understand that if you think you need a weapon to go some place you perhaps ought not to go there in the first place. Its a good answer but not great. cuz in some countries, cities the dangerous situation level might shift sky high. one soi from an other. or a 5 minutes drive with the car. Or same street OK in the day, but in the night. or just those bloody dogs as be western people like to go on our walks after dinner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chittychangchang Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 You can carry a 1000 yard stare, that usually does the trick CCC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farang000999 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Pepper Spray seems like the best choice as it will not leave much evidence the next day and allows you to escape, do you really want to have to go through the legal workings of having stabbed, punched, or crazily shot someone, even an attacker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morden Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Have never ever, in my 13 years in Thailand observed a foreigner walking along the road with a rock, slingshot, pipe, hose, etc in his hand. Again, since most (but not me) knows everything about it, what can we carry in Thailand? Pepper spray is legal for self defence in Thailand. Look at 'Asia' in this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pepper_spray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somtampet Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 If one is on a motorbike,just unscrew a two piece cue and have under seat,if room. The thicker part can be very devastating,if aimed at the nose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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