When I say “Get Tooled Up” I don’t mean a quick trip to B & Q to buy a Black & Decker Workmate. No in Thailand buying any manner of weapon is a breeze.
Go to any market and over the counter you’ll be able to buy legally; Flack Knives, extendable batons (Like in Picture) Hunting Knives, Swords, Machete’s and incredibly real replica guns. Under the counter you can buy Strobe and laser lights to blind people, Mace and CS spray and Tazer guns.
Even deeper under the table, firearms are available at around $100USD for an old revolver.
Thailand petty crime and burglaries are similar to the UK; car crime doesn’t come close to the UK standards. However gun crime is second only to South Africa, whilst the foreign visitor doesn’t see much of it, it is encroaching more and more on everyday life.
I asked Nuch about the level of force that can be used to protect your family and home, the reply was simple “Oh, you can shoot them”. Seems better than the UK, were if you shout at a burglar you will be prosecuted for restricting his trade!
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