A New Zealander has been shot in Thailand in an attempt to wrestle a handgun from his stepfather.

The Phuket Gazette reported the kiwi, who has a Thai mother, was arguing with his drunk stepfather over parking.

The gun went off and the 30 year old was rushed to Dibuk Hospital after his mother called the police.

Authorities arrived to find the stepfather on the ground, also suffering a gunshot wound to the stomach.