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Is it legal to bring a compound bow and arrows to Thailand from the USA?

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Sep 7, 2023

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David **********

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My future son in law asked me if it would be legal/allowed to bring a compound bow to Thailand from USA. I assume he would also bring some arrows.

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The discussion concerns the legality of bringing a compound bow and arrows from the USA to Thailand. While some users mentioned that it is possible to bring a bow as long as it is declared when checked in at the airport, there are concerns regarding how local authorities might perceive it as a weapon. It was also suggested to contact customs for official guidance and noted that similar items can be purchased locally in Thailand.

Cris ******

Hold up. Farang can have a bow here?!? I thought the police would consider that a weapon? Ya you can order one on Lazada. But you can also order a long sword haha.

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David **********

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Thank you for the information

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yes in checked bags and declare in airport

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Peter ****************

Know nothing about the sport itself, but to be sure I would email (so you have some answer on paper) the USA- and Thai customs about this. Also possible to order them with e.g. Lazada. There I see that a lot of them are sent from Bangkok, so these ones are already in Thailand. Good luck !

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Slaninova *********

It’s a one kind of sport,

I already take it’s same from cz to Thailand

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