The Act Concerning Firearms, Ammunition, and Explosives allows people to obtain gun licenses for the purposes of self-defense, protection of property, sports or hunting. According to the Swiss-based research group Small Arms Project, Thailand does not rank in the top 25 countries in terms of legal firearms owned per capita. In terms of civilian-held legal and illicit guns owned, Thailand ranks 13th in the world ahead of countries like Egypt, the Philippines, and Iran.
In terms of firearms deaths, Thailand also ranks poorly compared with regional and international neighbours. In , the country placed higher than the United States and Pakistan in terms of firearms-related deaths per , people. In terms of total deaths from gun violence, statistics compiled by the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation ranks Thailand at 11th, with 3, deaths.
This is far behind the top three countries Brazil, United States and India with over 43,, 37,, and 26,, respectively. Facebook Instagram Linkedin Twitter Youtube. By Cod Satrusayang. February 8, Thailand has had a gun ownership law since The law was amended in to limit gun ownership to Thai citizens only. But Thailand has a thriving grey and black firearms market. Firearms-related deaths In terms of firearms deaths, Thailand also ranks poorly compared with regional and international neighbours.
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