>thai influenceThe peace officers’ wide brimmed, kettle helmets are references to Thai helmets - depicted here in this temple painting estimated to be from the 16th century.
Japanese weapons and armor were also found in 16-17th century Ayutthaya, too, but not much mention of European ones. Concessions, once again, in this regard.
By the 17th century, bucklers were less often carried, but I’ve included them in the peace officers’ kit chiefly as a reference to the current thai police symbol (although that didn’t exist until Rama 4 reign), although, the symbol itself is a reference how the king’s personal guard were the only personnel authorized to carry swords in the innermost parts of the palace.
https://rayongtouristpolice.com/%E0%B9%82%E0%B8%A5%E0%B9%88%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%82%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%B3%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%88/#google_vignetteActual Thai shields were made of wood and were a bit large, with some being 49cm in diameter, so bucklers were chosen instead so they could actually fit on the hilt.
https://www.mandarinmansion.com/item/thai-wooden-shieldIn Thai (well, imported-from-hindu) mythology, giants can bear their fangs in anger, and this is briefly referenced with the giant peace officer. Aeg carrying a singlestick is also a reference to giants often being depicted with batons.