Pepper Spray

[david2923]

Does anyone know if pepper spray is legal or not in Thailand? 

If not, What is legal for personal protection?

Thanks so much 

[BritManToo]

Most of the 'more unfriendly' Thais will have a gun or a machete.

You need to decide what you want to defend against those weapons.

An alternative is to practise sprinting a bit more.

[petermik]

7 hours ago, BritManToo said:

Most of the 'more unfriendly' Thais will have a gun or a machete.

You need to decide what you want to defend against those weapons.

An alternative is to practise sprinting a bit more.

Never seen a bloke run faster than a bullet yet......

[A1Str8]

It's legal

[Logosone]

Not only legal but easy to make. Just buy some Tom Yum fried rice, liquify and there you have it, Bear Spray strong enough to fight off Amber Heard.

[Oldie]

Pepper spray is illegal in Thailand. Up to 10 years in jail. 

 

https://www.nationthailand.com/opinion/30303925

[Bruce Aussie]

Don't go out without a angry Thai wife. She will handle the situation, you take the photos for Facebook.

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[david2923]

I am not looking to go up against a gun with it, that fight I will take greater pains to avoid. 

More for those who would attack me with a weapon say for example a baseball bat (I know they do not play baseball here). Especially the male population in this country, they seem a bit hot headed.

 

Is there anything I can have to protect myself?

[lee b]

Just get a cattle prod.

[CHdiver]

If you are so concerned about your safety, rent a bodyguard. That may be way over the top, but it will give you face. 

[david555]

4 hours ago, BritManToo said:

Most of the 'more unfriendly' Thais will have a gun or a machete.

You need to decide what you want to defend against those weapons.

An alternative is to practise sprinting a bit more.

And strange enough a bullet proof vest is illegal possession  .....not knowing for a stabbing proof vest 

[tifino]

2 minutes ago, CHdiver said:

If you are so concerned about your safety, rent a bodyguard. That may be way over the top, but it will give you face. 

or at have the bodyguards face put into harms way (to take a pepperspray hit for you)

[jvs]

31 minutes ago, david2923 said:

Is there anything I can have to protect myself?

Yes you can,your brain is the best protection you have and it is legal.

Normally you will not get in a fight with a Thai person,of course there is always the exception but if you

behave normal you will be ok.

I have been in many strange places and really never had a problem

Be polite,say thank you and please and pay your bill.

Do not wear gold or expensive watches and such,do not make yourself a target.

I feel a lot saver in Thailand then in my home country.

If you make a cultural mistake just say sorry,can happen.