Is Ko Phangan Safe for Women? Crime in Ko Phangan
Safety index
The safety level in Ko Phangan is considered low, with an overall safety index of 1.7 out of 5.
Crime index
The crime rate in Ko Phangan is considered very low, with an overall crime index of 1 out of 5.
Violence index
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.
Crime & Safety Statistics
Safety index: | 1.7/5 | Unsafe | |
Safety walking alone after dark: | N/A | Not enough data | |
Safety using public transport: | N/A | Not enough data | |
Crime index: | 1/5 | Very Low | |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | N/A | Not enough data | |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | N/A | Not enough data | |
Worries of being physically attacked: | N/A | Not enough data | |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | N/A | Not enough data | |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | N/A | Not enough data | |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | N/A | Not enough data |
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How safe is Ko Phangan for women?
Is Ko Phangan safe to travel?
Based on 4 experiences
Solo travel
I felt safe. You can attend the Full Moon Party. You can try local Thai food. My budget was low. I spend 50 euros for 5 days. I stayed in a hostel. I used tuk tuk and walked mostly. In the first two days I attended the parties and then I explored the beaches.
Posted: June 30, 2024Experienced: May, 2023
Sophia
Israel
Solo travel
Ko phangan is amazing, honestly I didn't go to the full moon and half moon parties that the island is known for because it's not my style but there are also many attractions if that's what you're into, I went a lot to the beautiful beaches and lakes and the Saturday and Sunday food markets are to die for. The best way to move around in ko phangan is with a motorcycle that you can rent really cheap, there is no public transportation, there are open taxis but I think in the end it turns out much more expensive. I didn't have a motorcycle so I walked a lot, almost every day I took a taxi once, nice experience but wouldn't do again and my mom drove me if she could. I stayed at my mom's house, so I traveled alone most of my time but still had company. I felt very safe walking around the island alone, the locals are so nice and friendly, even though most don't know english and there are so many tourists. I personally loved it
Posted: April 21, 2024Experienced: August, 2023Is Ko Phangan worth visiting?
Overall rating
based on 4 experiences
Solo travel
I didn’t feel like a place for solo travelers, a bit expensive for what offers to you. It’s all about money, people are not friendly as we think. The food is all about lemon grass, all have this flavor or curry.
Posted: November 6, 2023
nicole
Thailand
Solo travel
I was volunteering in a hotel for 12 days. I didn’t really enjoy the working experience but I loved the island, there is so much to see! I also didn’t go to the parties as much as I wanted to because I travel as a backpacker and therefore I have a low budget.
Posted: October 30, 2023Meet locals in Ko Phangan
Leah
About Me
Hi, my name is Leah I’m traveling Thailand with a friend, and would love to make new friends in Koh Phangan!
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