Is Bangkok Safe for Women?

Safety rating

Moderate
3.4 /5

On average women living in Bangkok raises moderate concerns about women's safety. Based on collected reviews Bangkok has a safety index of 3.4.

Crime rating

Low
1.7 /5

On average women living in Bangkok raises relatively low concerns about crime and violence against women. Based on collected reviews Bangkok has a crime index of 1.7.

Violence against women

8%

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.

Safety statistics

Safety walking alone after dark:

2.6/5
Moderate

Safety using public transport:

4.2/5
Safe

Crime rates statistics

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1/5
Not at all worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1/5
Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1/5
Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1/5
Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1/5
Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5
Not at all worried

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How safe is Bangkok?

Most of the time I felt safe in Bangkok, in my daily life, I travel alone to and back from work around Sukhumvit and Thonburi. The time when I felt unsafe is when taking taxi at the night, so suggest to take public transport if you can or you have to have someone going with you when taking taxi otherwise things will be very fine in Bangkok! :-)

Posted: April 4, 2024
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Bangkok is safe for women to come alone. The journey is not difficult but the weather is quite hot. Popular locations for foreigners may have additional fees. If you don't want to reject it clearly. If you come alone, we don't recommend traveling at night. Even though Thailand is safe, it's better to be careful.

Posted: February 29, 2024
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As a Colombian I was very used to being afraid of taking my phone out, but mostly pf walking by myself, especially because I como from a very sexist country. But living in Bangkok for almost 2 months I have never experienced an event in which I felt scared or anything like it.

Posted: February 27, 2024
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Is Bangkok safe to travel?

4.1 /5

Based on 9 experiences

Solo travel experience

I felt super safe in Bangkok even at night. I would recommend to use bolt because it’s cheaper than grab. As a women I think it’s completely okay to travel there by yourself. The food is amazing and if you don’t know what to do you can try all the malls are huge and you can never get bored. The temples are amazing as well. I recommande Chinatown

Posted: March 29, 2024
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Jess (33)

United Kingdom

Solo travel experience

I found this a rather overwhelming first destination for my solo travelling venture. I would say, read up about the city first and find out what it is you want to do/focus your energy on. Even though the locals are lovely and enthusiastic about the city, you can often get roped in to booking stuff that isn't really what you're looking for. I would say I felt very safe though and not threatened in any way. I found that within seconds of me being unsure where I was going, a local would pop up out of nowhere asking where I was going but not in a creepy way. They just seem genuinely keen to help and want you to have the best time!

Posted: March 6, 2024Experienced: January, 2024
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Is Bangkok worth visiting?

Overall rating

4 /5

based on 9 experiences

Couple travel experience

I had a great time taking a cooking course, they show you how to make curry and take you to a market. I would try to get a hotel close to a train station. My least positive experience was getting around with taxis, they don't want to use the meter which will 100% get you a better price. Better to just not take the ride till you find one that will turn on the meter.

Posted: February 20, 2024Experienced: December, 2023
Things to do: 4/5Food: 4/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travel experience

Bangkok is really similar to Jakarta! easy access to everywhere, you can use motorbike, taxi, bus, BTS, MRT or tuktuk. But the traffic also really bad They have wide and clean road for pedestrian, savory food beverage and snack! you must gain weight during the trip everything is relatively affordable, many places to explore like temple, malls, museum, market or cafe hopping be prepared for extra baggage because Bangkok is the place for shopping especially clothing

Posted: January 22, 2024Experienced: June, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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I am from Colombia and currently working as a TA in Bangkok while doing a gap year. I am an outgoing person and enjoy a wide range of activities. I like meeting new people and learning new things.

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Minna

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🩵Hello there! I'm Minna, a 20-year-old Thai student currently studying in the beautiful town of Beppu, Japan🇹🇭🇯🇵. I'm absolutely passionate about exploring new cultures and experiencing all the wonders this world has to offer. Whether it's whipping up a delicious dish in the kitchen🍳, listening to musical theatre playlist🎧, or capturing the perfect shot with my 📷 , I find joy in every moment. My friends often describe me as a "golden retriever" type of person – friendly, outgoing, and always eager for adventure. I'm thrilled at the prospect of embarking on new journeys and creating unforgettable experiences together.✨✨✨

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