Is Thailand Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Thailand
Safety rating
Women living in Thailand consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Thailand consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.6 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 8% percentage of women in Thailand have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
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Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 30 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.4/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.5/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.6/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.5/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Thailand?
Sasha
Nakhon Sawan
I used to walk at night and felt very safe. There is a super low crime level and tourist police always check in so the whole community is very good there especially for foreigners as there arenāt many you wonāt be a target.
Posted: April 13, 2025Chiang Mai
I was really afraid going to Thailand as a solo female traveler but it was a really safe place to be. In Chiang Mai I felt always safe and people are kind, they didnāt want to ask for more money. Even in the night when I walked several times, I didnāt have any problems. Especially in the Old town.
Posted: March 22, 2025Ko Lanta Noi
I feel like koh lanta is quite safe. I donāt feel like thereās a high risk of getting mugged here and for now everyone seems very respectful and kind. Im staying in the southern part and I feel kinda safe
Posted: February 27, 2025
Napasorn
Bangkok
Quite safe for females and solo travellers, literally i live and work here so in general the locals are amiable and help whenever you needed. I like to stroll alone at night sometime and itās considered as a one of the capital city that is comfortable and secure.
Posted: February 18, 2025Bangkok
You can travel alone because Thai people are very kind and polite. But you must maintain basic safety, such as not asking for directions from strangers, but only asking for directions from officials.
Posted: January 18, 2025Bangkok
Pretty safe for traveller who travel alone. You can use public transport safely and easyliy. Street food and all the restaurants are safe. Hotels and hostels are also safe for everyone. Just be careful when walking on the street some street water drains are broken
Posted: January 17, 2025
Sonia
Chiang Mai
Comparing Chiang Mai to many cities Iāve been in Russia, itās the safest place for me: I know that no one want to cause me any harm, even when Iām walking alone at night. Im not even locking my apartmentās door, cause I donāt feel like I need to. I wouldnāt do that in Russia ever. No matter what clothes Imm wearing, Iām not getting any extra attention, aggressive or violent, only things I hear ā itās cheerful compliments, thatās it.
Posted: January 16, 2025
Isabella
Nakhon Si Thammarat
I have only been here for 3 days so I honestly don't know, but the family I live with hasn't exactly warned me against going out or anything, they said they would walk through town with me tomorrow and when I went to the shopping centre I was totally fine.
Posted: January 12, 2025
hanna
Bangkok
i think it almost safe. you still have not good area for walking by yourself but in general streets itās safe . not robbing, murder at all. not sexual harassment from local. only maybe from travellers from india
Posted: January 4, 2025
Trisha
Phaya Thai
I would say Thailand in general and phaya Thai is an overall good and safe place especially for woman like me. I'm comfortable and when I walk outside there are no eyes on me making me feel awkward or unsafe.
Posted: January 3, 2025Is Thailand worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 126 experiences from female travelers
Sabrina
Canada
Phuket, Family travel
Phuket was a dream dipped in sunscreen and mango smoothies! We stayed at Mazi Design Hotel (cute & central), lounged on beaches, shopped like queens, and hit the marine park for a James Bond moment at Maya Bay. Felt totally safeāeven the tuk-tuk rides were a thrill! Budget-wise, I kept it mid-rangeāsplurged on seafood, saved on shopping. Pro tip: skip over-hyped clubs, chill at the beach instead. Grab a Grab (app!) to get aroundāeasy peasy. Would I go back? Already mentally packing.
Posted: April 18, 2025Sasha
United Kingdom
Nakhon Sawan, Group travel
I worked at a school for 6 weeks and stayed at the hotel next to the rajhabat (university) the area is so so safe and locals are just amazing. There are very few foreigners but the locals made it feel like home. I will be going back again this year!
Posted: April 13, 2025Meet locals in Thailand
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Hi there! Iām a French designer moving to Bangkok for work for the next two years. Super excited to explore the city, meet new people, and make the most of this adventure. Iām passionate about drawing, sculpting, and gamingāso if youāre into artsy stuff or up for some co-op adventures, we might just get along! Looking forward to making some great connections here. Letās make it fun!
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