Hello from Bangkok, Thailand

[a lone wolf]

Hi,

It took me almost a year after I got my 1st Kahr, a P380, to be here.
I just made the membership registration 15 min ago.

[Bawanna]

Welcome Lone Wolf, glad you found us. I imagine lots of things are tough to get in Thailand.

[Rangers13]

Welcome to the forum


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[RustyIron]

Hi, LW.
Do a lot of people shoot in Thailand? Is it mostly for recreation? Self defense?
Welcome to the group.

[a lone wolf]

Hi, LW.
Do a lot of people shoot in Thailand? Is it mostly for recreation? Self defense?
Welcome to the group.
Not much if compared to the US.
Some few are gun enthusiasts and shoot for recreation. Most of the gun owners keep their gun at home for defense.
Thailand is in South East Asia. In these eastern parts of Asia I think only The Philippines and Thailand allow their citizens to own gun for self defense.

[yqtszhj]

Welcome. I watched a program about the shooting sports in Thailand a year or so ago. From what I remember a firearm is a lot more expensive there compared to the USA.

[a lone wolf]

Welcome. I watched a program about the shooting sports in Thailand a year or so ago. From what I remember a firearm is a lot more expensive there compared to the USA.

Yes, it is much more expensive.
I bought my P380 at about 2,900 US Dollars.

[Bobshouse]

Yes, it is much more expensive.
I bought my P380 at about 2,900 US Dollars.

Well shoot, I'd a sold you mine for 2850.00 and saved you a bit. Welcome to the site!

[kenemoore]

Lone Wolf, that's a LOT of money for a little old .380. Are there Caliber restrictions?

I know, officially Mexicans cannot own a "military" caliber, such as 9mm or .45ACP, that's why .38 Super is very popular in Mexico.

[yqtszhj]

Yes, it is much more expensive.
I bought my P380 at about 2,900 US Dollars.

Dont feel bad about it. If the gun grabbers had their way here in the US we’d be paying the same price.

[CPTKILLER]

Howdy!

[a lone wolf]

Lone Wolf, that's a LOT of money for a little old .380. Are there Caliber restrictions?

I know, officially Mexicans cannot own a "military" caliber, such as 9mm or .45ACP, that's why .38 Super is very popular in Mexico.


Full automatic firearm are prohibited to civilian.

Semi automatic centerfire rifles are also prohibited except those having barrel length less than 8 inches.
.22 rimfire semi automatic rifles are allowed.

For rifled gun, a bigger than .45 caliber is prohibited. (we can own .45ACP, .40, .38 Super or 9mm. But we cannot own .50)

For shotguns, semi automatic are allowed.

[BirdsThaWord]

Welcome and congrats on your CW380. Sorry you had to pay so much to get one. Nice choice for a gun though! Lot’s of posts here from those with a bunch of knowledge about your gun. If you have any break-in (a must) concerns or issues just post up here and you’ll get some sound advice. Really nice folks on here. Happy shooting!
By the way, in the Navy I visited Thailand 3 times. I’m sure you see Navy guys all of the time there. Absolutely loved it and wish I could get some of the food I had there again! I wonder if the US dollar will still go as far as it did when I was there. I couldn’t believe how inexpensive it was to have a gourmet meal back then!

[a lone wolf]

Welcome and congrats on your CW380. Sorry you had to pay so much to get one. Nice choice for a gun though! Lot’s of posts here from those with a bunch of knowledge about your gun. If you have any break-in (a must) concerns or issues just post up here and you’ll get some sound advice. Really nice folks on here. Happy shooting!
By the way, in the Navy I visited Thailand 3 times. I’m sure you see Navy guys all of the time there. Absolutely loved it and wish I could get some of the food I had there again! I wonder if the US dollar will still go as far as it did when I was there. I couldn’t believe how inexpensive it was to have a gourmet meal back then!
Thank you BirdsThaWord for your greeting.
Nothing to complain about the cost of the pistol. At least Thais can own gun for their self defence. Much much better than most of Asians!!!
When were your 3 visits to Thailand? Vietnam war era? or later?
Bangkok or Pattaya or Phuket?
Yes I see many US Navy officers and sailors in those 3 cities. Great destinations for recreational activities, aren't they?
I believe the US dollar is still strong enough for you could come back to enjoy meals again. Last year Bangkok is the most visited city in the world, winning over London :)
You are always welcome here BirdsThaWord.

[BirdsThaWord]

Thank you BirdsThaWord for your greeting.
Nothing to complain about the cost of the pistol. At least Thais can own gun for their self defence. Much much better than most of Asians!!!
When were your 3 visits to Thailand? Vietnam war era? or later?
Bangkok or Pattaya or Phuket?
Yes I see many US Navy officers and sailors in those 3 cities. Great destinations for recreational activities, aren't they?
I believe the US dollar is still strong enough for you could come back to enjoy meals again. Last year Bangkok is the most visited city in the world, winning over London :)
You are always welcome here BirdsThaWord.
Thanks for the kind words and invite! I got to visit Pattaya, and it was between 1993 and 1996. Yes, lots of “recreational activities”, depending on what a person might like. Super nice people there. I understand the “land of smiles” reputation as it seemed that everyone I/we encountered were good hearted people. Wish I could say the same about America sometimes! I can understand too why Bangkok is the most visited...affordable, amazing food, super nice people, amazing nature, tailors that can make you whatever shirt, suit, etc. you want for less than half of what you could get it one for over here. And the list goes on. Just typing this makes me think even more seriously about trying to talk my wife (Japanese lady) into going on a trip there one day. Yes, it may be expensive for you to own one, but totally agree that the ability to do so is well, well worth it. I know I would have major mental issues, or have to be a criminal if my wife wanted to move to Japan. No way would I be a soft target!!!

[CM9]

Welcome aboard..Keep yer powder dry and stay safe.