JimsKnight Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Can someone tell me if pepper spray is illegal to own and carry in Thailand? I'm fed up of people saying it is but falling deathly silent when asked for proof. Is there a Thai law forbidding it as I don't think there is. Guns yes, pepper spray I don't think so. With all the searching going on in Bangkok I am wondering what the deal is. Link to a translated page of Thai Law more than welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 when you use it on your steak it is legal... i think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogandave Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Get you a bug-sprayer and some tum-yum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 I'm fed up of people saying it is but falling deathly silent when asked for proof. Why don't you ask at your local police station? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolf5370 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 I think there is something about propellants and projectiles in the law - so limits guns, but also airguns - it would be a stretch to call pepper spray a projectile, but TiT. I think most people just err on the side of caution. Of course a bag of chilli powder can be carried and thrown in a face or at a load of advancing soi dogs, it works wonders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinfoilhat Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 (edited) when you use it on your steak it is legal... i think. jean cretien, former canadian pm is in agreement with you. still makes me laugh Edited December 31, 2012 by tinfoilhat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuestHouse Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 I hope not, I make my own which I use to against dogs that attack me when I'm out cycling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 (edited) when you use it on your steak it is legal... i think. ..he asked for proof. Edited December 31, 2012 by Semper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimsKnight Posted December 31, 2012 Author Share Posted December 31, 2012 I've been to some provinces in Thailand where the cops sell it outside the police station. However in Bangkok I want to know if there's some ordinance or somesuch that will see a stop and searched farang / thai in the brown stuff for carrying pepper spray... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcharacters Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 I've been to some provinces in Thailand where the cops sell it outside the police station. However in Bangkok I want to know if there's some ordinance or somesuch that will see a stop and searched farang / thai in the brown stuff for carrying pepper spray... It's legal when purchased from a cop? 555 Sorry I couldn't pass that up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tchooptip Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 when you use it on your steak it is legal... i think. Some posters I appreciate particularly for the simple reason they make me laugh regularly, Naam you'r one of them, same for you Semper, with however a little difference for Semper I laugh twice, first when I see your Avatar (sorry cannot refrain) secondly when I read the comment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 What many posters would infer is regardless whether it is actually legal or not, you'll probably come out on the losing end if you'd ever have cause to use, accused of being the aggressor, etc, I wouldn't even trust what a cop may say regarding legality, I'd ask a lawyer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDGRUEN Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 A pressurized can of hair spray and a cigarette lighter make for a great mini flame thrower ... both are legal... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somchaismith Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Pepper spray is openly sold at most markets. Gp to the vendors which sell the knives, lighters, padlocks, etc. There's a youtube video of a Bangkok pepper spray defence trainer, who sprays the pepper directly into your eyes as part of the training course. Quite harsh, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rene123 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 when you use it on your steak it is legal... i think. jean cretien, former canadian pm is in agreement with you. still makes me laugh Thanks for that. It gave me a laugh as well. I admired old Jean Cretien and he told it like it was against a nerdy twit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eff1n2ret Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I hope not, I make my own which I use to against dogs that attack me when I'm out cycling. How do you make it, and what is the method of delivery? Had any direct hits? I carry a collapsible baton which mostly keeps the wretches at a distance, but I'm always open to alternatives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuestHouse Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I hope not, I make my own which I use to against dogs that attack me when I'm out cycling. How do you make it, and what is the method of delivery? Had any direct hits? I carry a collapsible baton which mostly keeps the wretches at a distance, but I'm always open to alternatives. Mix dey chillies with ethyl alcohol (available from pharmacies) in a scew top bottle (6 ltr water bottles are ideal). Leave for about a week ir more, shake up occasionaly,then drain liquid- Place in an open container and allow to evaporate untill the liquid thickens. Mix with baby oil and then place in an empty small liquid soap bottle ( squeezy bottle) My own 'field trials' demonstrate this is VERY effective ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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