Hey Everyone,
Once again, my apologies for the Late Post!
Yes, there are Shooting Ranges in Thailand Hat Yai open to the Public without needing any Membership. ๐ซ
Certainly something Uniquely Special to do on a Holiday instead of just going to another Shopping Mall no? ๐
Definitely not something we can ever do in Singapore. This really brings me back to the Good Ole NS Army Days. ๐
Its really quite a Privilege to be able to handle a Couple of Unique Firearms that we don't even handle in the SAF! ♥️
WARNING: This Blog Post will also contain Photos of Exotic Dishes such as Lizard, Squirrel, Ant Larvae Eggs, Frog Tom Yum and even Pig P*ssy (Yes this is how its written the Menu) ๐
being consumed. If you are the Squeamish type, DO NOT view the Photos in this post. ๐
♂️ If you are Uncomfortable at any Point about this Food Review, just Stop Reading and Walk Away. ๐ถ Do not come Screaming, Shouting, Condemning or Protesting in the Comments Section. Thank You.
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8uuZk8CWznG9PWvZ8This is the one that I visited. It was easy to take Grab in and out of the Place. ๐
The Range Master was a Friendly Knowledgeable Young Lad and does speak English although not Very Fluently. ๐They have a Wide Variety of Firearms for you to try out.
Being a Civilian Shooting Range, I think the Distance to Target is only about maybe 15 yards (13.7 metres) at most? ๐ค This is more for Civilian Entertainment, not an Actual Military Training Site.
They have quite a Wide Variety with Different Calibers. The More Expensive Ones tend to be More High Powered. ๐ค
No Kidding about some of the Weapons being Very High Powered. These have Very Strong Recoils. ๐ฅ๐ณ
Just look at how much Damage a Shotgun can really do. ๐ณ Target was practically Shredded to Smithereens! ๐ฅ๐ณ I'd imagine this guy seeing a Big Hole where his Stomach and Guts used to be! ๐ No Human Being is going to walk away alive with a Wound this Huge.
Really Powerful and Fearsome Weapon. Yes, a Shotgun really is as Powerful as its being depicted in Movies. You seriously DO NOT WANT to F*CK AROUND with a Shotgun. ๐ This is a Weapon not only meant to Kill, but to DESTROY. ๐
I personally chose a Few to give it a try. As I'm not a Firearms Expert, I had to use Google AI to help identify the Actual Names and Models of the Firearms. Apologies if the information is inaccurate.
Ruger 10/22 Sporter Model
(Uses .22 Rounds) 10 Bullets Price = THB890 (S$35.00)
Despite its Impressive "Sniper Rifle" Look, this was Very Lightweight with Zero Muzzle Flash, It has Very Negligible Recoil and almost Handles like a Carnival Air Gun. Very Suitable for Beginners or Ladies due to how light and easy to handle this is.
Submachine Gun
Century Arms MKE AP5-P (MP5 Clone)
(Uses 9mm Rounds) 10 Bullets Price = THB1500 (S$58.50)
Semi-Automatic Pistol
SIG Sauer Model P220
(Uses .45 Rounds) 10 Bullets Price = THB1200 (S$47.00)
This is a High Powered Weapon.
Not Recommended for Beginners
Pump Action Shotgun
Armsan RS-X2 12-Gauge Tactical Pump Action Shotgun (Uses Shotgun Shells) 7 Bullets Price = THB1200 (S$47.00)
This is a High Powered Weapon.
Not Recommended for Beginners
Final Price I paid was THB4790 (About S$187.00)
Not Cheap certainly, but I still feel its worth it to be able to do something that we will NEVER EVER be able to do in Singapore. Not even in SAF are you given the Chance to handle some of these Weapons. ๐
Hahaha how do you think I fared? ๐ Considering these are New Weapons I've never handled before, I'm just glad my Shooting Skills still not that Rusty lah even after ROD so many years already. ๐ At least I'm not Bobo Shooter, never throw SAF's Face hor. ๅฅฝๅฝฉๆฒกๆไธขๆไปฌ SAF ็่ธ. Hahaha! ๐
Overall I really enjoyed this place. Even though this is Not an Eatery, I still want to feature this in the Future because its just Too Unique an Experience not to.
Alright anyway without further ado, lets get into the Culinary Highlights! ๐
Kaitainam Hatyai Restaurant เธฃ้เธฒเธเนเธ่เนเธ้เธ้เธณเธญเธฒเธซเธฒเธฃเธื้เธเธ้เธฒเธเนเธฅเธฐเธกเธฃเธเธเนเธ่เธเธิเธ (Exotic Food)
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4GK9ge5138u1rXND8
Longtime Readers of this Food Blog will know that I am quite an Adventurous Eater and will purposely go search for Exotic, Unusual or Taboo Foods to try! ๐ Interestingly, such Exotic Foods are actually Very Hard to Find in Hat Yai. ๐ค
Unlike Social Media Videos showing Night Market Food Stalls selling Insect Cuisines, ๐ฆ๐๐ชฒFreshly Decapitated Fresh Sotong drowning in Thai Chilli, ๐ฆ there is None of these here in Hat Yai. ๐ค Actually Most of the Night Markets in Hat Yai are really Tame, and isn't much Different from an Average Malaysian Pasar Malam. ๐ค Heck in fact I feel JB's Pasar Malam offer even more Exotic Dishes like the Insect Cuisines I had back in 2023 at Sutera Square.
Truly Puzzling huh? ๐ค How come Malaysia JB got More Exotic Wild Game to eat than Thailand one? That is until I somehow chanced upon this Place on Google Maps. ๐ณ
Owned by a Very Friendly, Welcoming Thai ๅคงๅฅ and his Wife. ๐ This was a Very Large and Unique Restaurant right here in Hat Yai. Consisting of both a Non-Airconditioned and Air-conditioned Dining Areas. the Renovation and Design of this place is ... "Eclectic" for Lack of a Better Word. ๐ You'll see what I mean when you read on. ๐
The Non-Airconditioned Section looks like a Typical Pubbing Chill Place with a Music Stage for Performers. No Customers at this Section understandably during a Weekend Afternoon when I visited, I reckon this is more Popular during Evenings as a Drinking Pub.
The Air-Conditioned Area was a Completely Different Design. Comfortable and Cooling, it was renovated in a More Atas Higher End Thai Restaurant with a Darker Atas Aesthetic. Needless to say this was where most of the Customers preferred to dine-in.
And then, there is THIS. ๐ณ
Out of Nowhere, there is also some sort of Garden with an Army Jeep ๅคง็ฎ่ฝฆ!?!? Wait Whut? ๐ณ
Hahaha wah this Restaurant like got Split Personality sia. One Pubbing Area, One Atas Dining Area, and all of a Sudden some Military Vehicles with a Big Arse Napalm Fire Bomb Missile. ๐
That said, of the 3 Vehicles on Display, the Army Jeep ๅคง็ฎ่ฝฆ with that Big Arse Missile is the Only One that didn't have a Valid License Plate so its not Road-Worthy. ๐ค Its also probably a Replica Missile (I did knock on it and it sounded Hollow). I also seriously doubt the Local Authorities would allow a Civilian to have a Real Live Napalm Missile displayed right in the Restaurant to endanger the Public! At least I hope so Hahaha! ๐
Like I said. Eclectic Design hor? And we still haven't even come to the Actual Dishes! ๐
Hahaha ็ฌๆญปไบบ, come Hat Yai fire Real Firearms, and dine with a Army Jeep ๅคง็ฎ่ฝฆ like this.
Longtime Readers of this Food Blog will know that I am quite an Adventurous Eater and will purposely go search for Exotic, Unusual or Taboo Foods to try! ๐ Interestingly, such Exotic Foods are actually Very Hard to Find in Hat Yai. ๐ค
Unlike Social Media Videos showing Night Market Food Stalls selling Insect Cuisines, ๐ฆ๐๐ชฒFreshly Decapitated Fresh Sotong drowning in Thai Chilli, ๐ฆ there is None of these here in Hat Yai. ๐ค Actually Most of the Night Markets in Hat Yai are really Tame, and isn't much Different from an Average Malaysian Pasar Malam. ๐ค Heck in fact I feel JB's Pasar Malam offer even more Exotic Dishes like the Insect Cuisines I had back in 2023 at Sutera Square.
Truly Puzzling huh? ๐ค How come Malaysia JB got More Exotic Wild Game to eat than Thailand one? That is until I somehow chanced upon this Place on Google Maps. ๐ณ
Owned by a Very Friendly, Welcoming Thai ๅคงๅฅ and his Wife. ๐ This was a Very Large and Unique Restaurant right here in Hat Yai. Consisting of both a Non-Airconditioned and Air-conditioned Dining Areas. the Renovation and Design of this place is ... "Eclectic" for Lack of a Better Word. ๐ You'll see what I mean when you read on. ๐
The Non-Airconditioned Section looks like a Typical Pubbing Chill Place with a Music Stage for Performers. No Customers at this Section understandably during a Weekend Afternoon when I visited, I reckon this is more Popular during Evenings as a Drinking Pub.
The Air-Conditioned Area was a Completely Different Design. Comfortable and Cooling, it was renovated in a More Atas Higher End Thai Restaurant with a Darker Atas Aesthetic. Needless to say this was where most of the Customers preferred to dine-in.
And then, there is THIS. ๐ณ
Out of Nowhere, there is also some sort of Garden with an Army Jeep ๅคง็ฎ่ฝฆ!?!? Wait Whut? ๐ณ
Hahaha wah this Restaurant like got Split Personality sia. One Pubbing Area, One Atas Dining Area, and all of a Sudden some Military Vehicles with a Big Arse Napalm Fire Bomb Missile. ๐
That said, of the 3 Vehicles on Display, the Army Jeep ๅคง็ฎ่ฝฆ with that Big Arse Missile is the Only One that didn't have a Valid License Plate so its not Road-Worthy. ๐ค Its also probably a Replica Missile (I did knock on it and it sounded Hollow). I also seriously doubt the Local Authorities would allow a Civilian to have a Real Live Napalm Missile displayed right in the Restaurant to endanger the Public! At least I hope so Hahaha! ๐
Like I said. Eclectic Design hor? And we still haven't even come to the Actual Dishes! ๐
Hahaha ็ฌๆญปไบบ, come Hat Yai fire Real Firearms, and dine with a Army Jeep ๅคง็ฎ่ฝฆ like this.
And indeed what a Spread of Food as you can see! ๐
Hahaha I did order too much Food. I'll admit I couldn't finish all of them.
Being Exotic Dishes, it also goes without saying that the Prices are not Cheap.
Exotic Meats are also of course subject to Availability. Here is the Complete Price for your Reference.
๐ฆ Southern Stir Fried Lizard with Yellow Curry Paste = THB200.00 (S$7.80)
๐ฟ️ Stir Fried Curry Squirrel = THB200.00 (S$7.80)
๐ Stir Fried Ant Egg with Oil (Small) = THB280.00 (S$11.00)
๐ธ Tomyum Zakai with Frog = THB280.00 (S$11.00)
๐ท Pork Pu**y Spicy Salad = THB280.00 (S$11.00)
๐ฅค Fresh Coconut = THB79.00 (S$3.10)
Final Total Cost using Credit Card = THB1372.00 (S$53.50)
Is it worth the Money? ๐ค Doing Currency Conversion, overall paying Sub-S$55.00 to be able to eat things that I can NEVER EVER hope to ever eat in Singapore is worth it. ๐ That said though, I find it Culinarily Very Strange with how they processed the Lizard or Squirrel. Not a Fan of them. Pork Pu**y was alright although Abit Too Piggy for me. ๐ท๐
The 2 Items I like best are the Ant Eggs and the Frog Tomyum. Especially the Ant Egg was actually Very Good and doesn't taste as Weird as you'd imagine even though its literally made up of Ants and their Larvae Eggs.
As for how they all actually taste, I guess you'll have to wait for my Future Review of this Place to find out! ๐
Alright and here are a Couple of More Places I visited and a Sneak Peak of the Other Dishes I ate! ๐
Below are the Complete Compiled List of Locations I visited. ๐
Hat Yai Shooting Association
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8uuZk8CWznG9PWvZ8
Kaitainam Hatyai Restaurant เธฃ้เธฒเธเนเธ่เนเธ้เธ้เธณเธญเธฒเธซเธฒเธฃเธื้เธเธ้เธฒเธเนเธฅเธฐเธกเธฃเธเธเนเธ่เธเธิเธ (Exotic Food)
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4GK9ge5138u1rXND8
Dim Sum Chabura Hat Yai
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nHNpRxif8Ykf1F5z6
Hat Yai Dim Sum
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/pi5daDDkf3eBMUHi7
Torhuad Restaurant (Goose)
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ga5WAceQqvmTJgtg9
Kaitod Decha Bangloh
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ww5itPoPtN4SGyNq7
Reonpech (Mookratha Buffet)
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7rBbYaBEwF7xnsnd8
Rim Rua Kratha Ron (Mookratha Buffet)
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Zr5XXBiyRhdNmTNu9
Greenway Night Market
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nShTLbgHf5DjU4sr7
Alright, this ends this Thailand Hat Yai Preview Post. ๐
Time really flies when you're having fun huh? This is my Last Week in Hat Yai.
In just a Few Days, I'll be returning back Home soon. Haizzzz ๐ฅฒ
Stay Tuned for my Final Scheduled Post on Thursday 27-August where we will continue with the Final Post of Thailand Hat Yai Previews! ๐ Khop Khun Krub! Aroi Mak Mak! ๐
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