SiSePuede419 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Surprised no one has missed the obvious... Those are for cutting through bureaucratic Red Tape. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_tape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasset Tak Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 14 hours ago, observer90210 said: What's the big deal ?!!... Those large machetes are naturally for cutting your daily coconut to drink and eat of course !! Yes, I bought one. I'm cutting down on beer so as I can not open a coconut with my bottle opener I need a coconut opener... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morch Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 1 hour ago, hansnl said: Anything can become an offensive weapon, anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzy Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Also openly available on 6th floor, Fashion Island! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speckio Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 (edited) when you go to Disneyland and try to bring a drink or food in with you they make you throw it away before entering... but once inside there is plenty of food and drinks you can purchase. same same silly farang don't seem to question that do they? Edited November 30, 2017 by speckio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anon789561 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 pretty sure they are looking to keep bombs and guns out not knives and gardening tools. could use a bloody pen off the counter at immo to cause serious damage to someone if you wanted to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Media1 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Standard dress code in Thailand welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaggy851 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 You might want a weapon, after all youve just been robbed, of a couple thousand baht and a day of your life you wont ever get back ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger70 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 15 hours ago, Blue Muton said: Often wondered where the cutting edge of the immigration department was! Blunt as a bag of wet mice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLang Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Just for the motosai taxi guys to pick-up should they spot an Uber driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonmarleesco Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 I doubt anyone's confused. Rather, dumbfounded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell17au Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 4 hours ago, joebrown said: I understand your humour but I think it's illegal to carry such a weapon in a car. It can be classified as an offensive weapon by the police. sorry, but it is a car accessory otherwise you cannot make your Thai safety triangles if you breakdown in your car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonewolf99 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 The machete is a car accessory in LoS. You need it to cut the smallest branch you can find and lay on the road to show you have a problem with your vehicle, or if you find a very large pothole you stand the small branch in it to stop others careering into it. Meanwhile on the real planet we know as Earth, people pull well over to the side of the road and put on hazard lights and set up a reflective triangle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silent Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 17 hours ago, observer90210 said: What's the big deal ?!!... Those large machetes are naturally for cutting your daily coconut to drink and eat of course !! Tourist season coinciding with the end of fishing season in North America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Cruce, offensive and inflammatory posts and replies have been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobobo Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 19 hours ago, Cadbury said: Knives and machetes and even guns are the required tools of trade for Thai road rage. People should not be denied the opportunity to protect and defend themselves. In most European countries vehicles must be equipped with the First Aid Kit and a warning triangle, in Thailand it is the machetes and guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpicyMeatball Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Can’t you see? Its to help cut & slash away all the beaurocratic immigration BS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megasin1 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 19 hours ago, Thunder26 said: That's definitely out of order on government premises. Corruption is loose by this example. How can you sell this stuff in front of emigration? It boggles my mind :) Mind boggled ? You have been Thaied...lol...Mind boggling is the national secret weapon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaunduhpostman Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 (edited) Yet, I don't think they'd appreciate it that much if you did your Christmas machete shopping before you went in to see the immigration officers and strutted up to the counter with your new holiday gifts in hand. " Sorry, na. Only I just go to chopping before I see you, OK? I not kill you if you not renew my visa! Don't seriot, OK?" Edited November 30, 2017 by Shaunduhpostman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damrongsak Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 12 hours ago, Mickmouse1 said: What is the fuss about? No blood stains on them.Locals are not confused because it is a normal thing for "them"? Years ago I was invited to a grade-school English class. One farmer kid in the back was fiddling with his smallish machete. No one paid any attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nausea Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Just part of the cultural experience - some countries have a gun culture, Thailand has a knife culture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikiea Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 On 11/29/2017 at 10:47 PM, Thunder26 said: That's definitely out of order on government premises. Corruption is loose by this example. How can you sell this stuff in front of emigration? It boggles my mind :) what boggles my mind is you think this is serious ......i take it you do not get out much ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazzupnow Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 this says a lot about the courage of immigration officers afraid of nothing not even a farang burnout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 LOL. Can't make this stuff up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Those are for DIY euthanasia for the ones who can't handle the queueing. A best seller, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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