Phnom Pehn's cop shop
Phnom Pehn's cop shop
has anyone ever been to this market? I read that you could buy all kinds of police and army gear in that 'off the rails' book, but I thought that it was back in the crazy 90s when that sort of goings on was rife. Still happening.Teuk Thla is a clearinghouse where soldiers, police and occasionally criminals haggle over all things police- and military-related, from footwear to stun guns, and even insignia of rank.
good place for some holiday souvenir shopping hey, surprised this isn't on the tuktuk drivers s21, killing field, shoot gun itinary.
http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx? ... &mkt=en-gb
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Re: Phnom Pehn's cop shop
Back in the crazy '90s, some foreigners did buy uniforms just for a laugh. But it wasn't widespread. Things have changed considerably since then.
And even though the sellers in the article admit that what they are doing is illegal, I would be very surprised if they would sell to a foreigner these days.
Caveat emptor!
And even though the sellers in the article admit that what they are doing is illegal, I would be very surprised if they would sell to a foreigner these days.
Caveat emptor!
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Re: Phnom Pehn's cop shop
Didnt Kompong Spooner can play around with firearms from this soldier friends? I dont mind traveling to the place if Dag is tied up to a pole so I can do a Rambo with a bazookaUsername Taken wrote:Back in the crazy '90s, some foreigners did buy uniforms just for a laugh. But it wasn't widespread. Things have changed considerably since then.
And even though the sellers in the article admit that what they are doing is illegal, I would be very surprised if they would sell to a foreigner these days.
Caveat emptor!
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I bought military boots there the other day. From what I could tell, I was the only barang there.
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Re: Phnom Pehn's cop shop
I went there once back in 2009 to try and find boots. It was an interesting place. I don't know if it is the same as it was back then but in 2009 everything was for sale.
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Re: Phnom Pehn's cop shop
I go there semi-regularly. Mostly for zippers/military gear. There's absolutely nothing "crazy/off the rails" about it. It's a market like any other. They make tailored uniforms and sell cheap Cambodian boots along with a few higher end boots (both new and second hand). Hammocks, pins/insignia/bags/holsters/mag pouches/belts are also all available. I bought something there once to make myself a tent/saddle bags. Unless you want to buy something specific, it's not really interesting.
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Re: Phnom Pehn's cop shop
RIP thread.Bitte_Kein_Lexus wrote:I go there semi-regularly. Mostly for zippers/military gear. There's absolutely nothing "crazy/off the rails" about it. It's a market like any other. They make tailored uniforms and sell cheap Cambodian boots along with a few higher end boots (both new and second hand). Hammocks, pins/insignia/bags/holsters/mag pouches/belts are also all available. I bought something there once to make myself a tent/saddle bags. Unless you want to buy something specific, it's not really interesting.
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Mm. It was a bit like that, wasn't it?Sir_Quality_U_Feel wrote:RIP thread.Bitte_Kein_Lexus wrote:I go there semi-regularly. Mostly for zippers/military gear. There's absolutely nothing "crazy/off the rails" about it. It's a market like any other. They make tailored uniforms and sell cheap Cambodian boots along with a few higher end boots (both new and second hand). Hammocks, pins/insignia/bags/holsters/mag pouches/belts are also all available. I bought something there once to make myself a tent/saddle bags. Unless you want to buy something specific, it's not really interesting.
On the other hand, when I was out there buying boots, there were indeed ridgey-didge army and police uniforms of every description, including all the braid and rank insignia, hats, weapons belts, etc. I have been told by multiple sources that the weapons are still there, just not on display. I was allowed to be interested in boots, and only boots, but was not made welcome.
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