Gun control in Thailand – How does it work?

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Gun control in Thailand – How does it work?

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https://www.thaipbsworld.com/gun-contro ... s-it-work/

Thai PBS world talks to a dealer at a gun shop in Bangkok about his opinion of Thailand’s gun control, which he said is well-designed thanks to an appropriate screening process. Like most gun traders, he is part of that processes, because he will refuse to sell a gun to a would-be buyer who appears suspicious.


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"appears suspicious." OK.
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Anyone know of any farang that’s ever been approved to buy a gun ? I’m not sure it’s possible..
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Scout wrote: Fri Aug 12, 2022 9:59 pm Anyone know of any farang that’s ever been approved to buy a gun ? I’m not sure it’s possible..
It's been illegal for a foreigner to register a firearm since 2017:
https://www.loc.gov/item/global-legal-m ... %E2%80%9D).
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Scout wrote: Fri Aug 12, 2022 9:59 pm Anyone know of any farang that’s ever been approved to buy a gun ? I’m not sure it’s possible..
All foreigners are "suspicious," ipso facto.........
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STEVE G wrote: Sat Aug 13, 2022 2:00 am
Scout wrote: Fri Aug 12, 2022 9:59 pm Anyone know of any farang that’s ever been approved to buy a gun ? I’m not sure it’s possible..
It's been illegal for a foreigner to register a firearm since 2017:
https://www.loc.gov/item/global-legal-m ... %E2%80%9D).
There are probably places/people where you can buy a gun. Registration is a different matter.
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