Pepper Spray/mace

[nonthaburial]

For personal reasons such as security I would like to purchase pepper spray for carrying in Manila. Any idea where to buy here in Bangkok OR even in the Philippines ??

[bendix]

I bought some for my GF from the street vendors on Sukhumvit Road. Near soi 11 there are a few vendors who sells knives, torches, lighters etc. Ask them. One of the other of them has pepper spray hidden under their stalls.

Pay 150 for a small one, or 200 for a larger one. I got two small ones for 250 total, so now GF has one for each of her handbags and doesnt have to worry about forgetting it when she goes out.

[Thaiboxer]

Pepper spray may not stop all bad guys; particularly those who are on drugs or just really tough. Also, you DEFINITELY don't want to be downwind if you use it

[mraitchison]

The local police station here has a sale every Tuesday and they sell pepper spray and stun guns (they are not very strong)

You may want to test the spray somehow to make sure it is real - you don't want to be sold a relabelled can of Sure.

[cdnvic]

You may want to test the spray somehow to make sure it is real - you don't want to be sold a relabelled can of Sure.

There's bound to be a tailor shop nearby.

cv

[HarryHacker]

You may want to test the spray somehow to make sure it is real - you don't want to be sold a relabelled can of Sure.

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There's bound to be a tailor shop nearby.

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[Dragonman]

I bought some for my GF from the street vendors on Sukhumvit Road.  Near soi 11 there are a few vendors who sells knives, torches, lighters etc.  Ask them.  One of the other of them has pepper spray hidden under their stalls.

Pay 150 for a small one, or 200 for a larger one.  I got two small ones for 250 total, so now GF has one for each of her handbags and doesnt have to worry about forgetting it when she goes out.

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Why are they hiding them, they're quite legal to buy. However use is restricted to the home or car. Police don't like you carrying them in pocket or handbag.

[udon]

My GF bought mine at the camping goods shop on Sukhumvit. BKK.

Sorry, don't know the correct addy but there is only one camping shop on Sukh.

A very small can of Spray is not cheap!

[Dragonman]

My GF bought mine at the camping goods shop on Sukhumvit. BKK.

Sorry, don't know the correct addy but there is only one camping shop on Sukh.

A very small can of Spray is not cheap! 

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If you find one that's cheap it's probably useless! I've seen some sold cheap, only 2.5%. You should go for at least 10%. Have seen some on E-Bay, about 400 baht.

[Gumballl]

Even if you could buy Pepper Spray/Mace in BKK, are you sure you sure you can take it with you on a flight to Manila?

You should be innovative... instead of Pepper Spray/Mace, just get a can of any aerosol spray and a cigarette lighter, and then you can singe the crappola out of any assailant.

If this doesn't work for you, then carry a machete. I'm sure these are available at any hardware store in Manila.

[Michelbkk]

For personal reasons such as security I would like to purchase pepper spray for carrying in Manila. Any idea where to buy here in Bangkok OR even in the Philippines ??

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I don't think you can carry them on the plane.

[sierra01]

For personal reasons such as security I would like to purchase pepper spray for carrying in Manila. Any idea where to buy here in Bangkok OR even in the Philippines ??

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I don't think you can carry them on the plane.

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Agree, so put them in your checked luggage.

[Dragonman]

For personal reasons such as security I would like to purchase pepper spray for carrying in Manila. Any idea where to buy here in Bangkok OR even in the Philippines ??

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I don't think you can carry them on the plane.

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Agree, so put them in your checked luggage.

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Some carriers allow, some don't. Checked luggage way to go. Must be in a safety container however, as many have been triggered in baggage handling. Would have thought readily available in Manila, more so than Thailand. Probably the police in Thailand best bet to get some genuine stuff. You may even get some of that nasty 15% they use.

[nonthaburial]

Thanks for your responses and rather surprisingly I found the required spray, made in China on sale at an outlet on the ground floor of Carrefoure Chaeng Wattana.

The cost was 350 Baht for a relatively good sized container but could not find on the label the "ingredients or strengths" so apart from a self test, which I am rather disinclined to do, its not easy to tell if this stuff is the real tear jerker or a watered down cousin!!!!!!

[Pudgimelon]

Thanks for your responses and rather surprisingly I found the required spray, made in China on sale at an outlet on the ground floor of Carrefoure Chaeng Wattana.

The cost was 350 Baht for a relatively good sized container but could not find on the label the "ingredients or strengths" so apart from a self test, which I am rather disinclined to do, its not easy to tell if this stuff is the real tear jerker or a watered down cousin!!!!!!

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That's good to know. I've often wanted to get a can of this stuff myself, because the soi dogs in my area seem to hate farang.

I'd really like to take up jogging again, but the one thing that has stopped me is that I'm quite certain that the soi dogs in my area will hate a farang-RUNNING even more than a farang walking.

I usually carry a rock with me, but when they come charging out between parked cars, I'm a little worried about missing them and breaking a window. So it'd be really nice to have a can of spray to discourage them. I bet after they get hit with that stuff once or twice, they may give up on charging me and stick to barking at a distance.

[meom]

You should be innovative...

Eating plenty of thai food might help; just make sure you breath out with your mouth wide open.

Not sure if they sell thai food in Manilla though

[udon]

Thanks for your responses and rather surprisingly I found the required spray, made in China on sale at an outlet on the ground floor of Carrefoure Chaeng Wattana.

The cost was 350 Baht for a relatively good sized container but could not find on the label the "ingredients or strengths" so apart from a self test, which I am rather disinclined to do, its not easy to tell if this stuff is the real tear jerker or a watered down cousin!!!!!!

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Good to know that location, thanks.

What capacity is the can?

75g or 75ml?

[Pudgimelon]

The cost was 350 Baht for a relatively good sized container but could not find on the label the "ingredients or strengths" so apart from a self test, which I am rather disinclined to do, its not easy to tell if this stuff is the real tear jerker or a watered down cousin!!!!!!

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There are plenty of soi dogs in my neighborhood just itching to "volunteer" for a test.

Good to know that location, thanks.

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Where is it on the ground floor, exactly? Near KFC? or down near the pharmacy?

[nonthaburial]

Actually the location is outside the main entrance from the car park. on the right hand side of the entrance door a lady has a stall and sells gadgets, knives etc.

If you look at the her display,the can is on the top shelf on the right side

[Pudgimelon]

Actually the location is outside the main entrance from the car park. on the right hand side of the entrance door a lady has a stall and  sells gadgets, knives etc.

If you look at the her display,the can is on the top shelf on the right side

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Thanks!

[nonthaburial]

Please let me know if it works on your Soi pooches. If its Ok then the next monkey that tries to rob my wife of 42K Pesos on a Manila street is sure as hel_l in for a very nasty surprise

[udon]

Make sure the breeze is at yr back or you'll be shedding a few tears when you use the spray...... Get a weather report....

[JimsKnight]

For personal reasons such as security I would like to purchase pepper spray for carrying in Manila. Any idea where to buy here in Bangkok OR even in the Philippines ??

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Any Thai market normally stocks this stuff, it goes for about 250 - 300 baht.

Its getting pretty hairy out here as well for safety I think!

The thai police are normally chilled regarded foreigners and them carrying pepper spray as it is classed as a non-lethal weapon. However obviously use your noggin if you are going to 'use' it as you could be arrested if you use it unwisely....

Getting it through customs is another matter... I would of thought the markets of manilla would sell the stuff...