Is Thailand Safe for Female Travelers?

Thailand is generally safe for female travelers. The country is known for its friendly people and welcoming culture, and the crime rate is relatively low. Women should take the same precautions as they would in any other country, such as avoiding walking alone at night and being aware of their surroundings. Additionally, it is important to respect local customs and dress modestly. With these precautions in mind, female travelers should have a safe and enjoyable experience in Thailand.

Experiences from Thailand

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 22 experiences

Rating summary

Things to do

4.9/5

Safety

5/5

Food

4.9/5

Budget-friendly

4.8/5

Solo travel experience

I visited Thailand for two weeks and I enjoyed it so much. I went north to south. I slept in hostels and felt very safe, except for the mosquitoes attacking me.

Posted: September 11, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travel experience

Thailand is an amazing country with incredibly kind locals. I stayed in Bangkok and Koh Samui. I felt very, very safe. Highly recommend the Grab app for ordering transportation. It's just like Uber. You know the driver's identity and the price prior to the ride.

Posted: August 15, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travel experience

I did 16 days of solo traveling in Thailand. Felt super safe and people were very kind and friendly. I even walked alone at night and took solo tours. I ate everything. My travel doctor suggested eating street food because it is all fresher and high turnover vs restaurants with huge menus where the food likely isn’t fresh. Thailand was very affordable.

Posted: July 31, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Couple travel experience

Phuket is amazing but it seems a bit too touristy , as in the culture seems to be washed over by the need to appeal to tourists. The food is good but you have to be weary when eating street food. Overall it’s cheap and affordable on a budget. The people are very friendly.

Posted: July 7, 2023
Things to do: 4/5Food: 4/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 4/5
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Ashley

Ashley (24)

Mexico

Solo travel experience

Thailand was my first long solo trip (5 weeks) and first solo trip outside of Eruope and I couldn't recommend a better place. Firstly, there are dozens of other solo female travellers or groups willing to adopt you so you will never be alone if you don't want to be. Secondly, it is extremely safe - of course be cautious as you would anywhere else, but I never felt unsafe even walking around at night alone. Finally and most importantly there's so much to see and do whatever your interest so book now! I'd highly recommend Chiang Mai and Khao Sok National Park

Posted: June 20, 2023Experienced: June, 2022
Things to do: 5/5Food: 4/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travel experience

I’ve always felt safe in Thailand. People are kind, nature is stunning, they speak English, and are very used to solo traveling women. Good and very affordable hostels too and a lot of other solo travelers.

Posted: June 15, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travel experience

I traveled solo to Thailand and I felt much safer there than in my home city. It's a beautiful place with amazing food, and also I feel it's one of the places that I think are ideal for traveling alone, with a lot of solo travelers everywhere with a very friendly attitude.

Posted: June 12, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travel experience

I went on my first solo trip to Thailand. I was backpacking around SEA for 3 months, landing and starting in Bangkok. Thailand has a huge tourism industry so the country is built up a lot for it. There are tons of other visitors from around the world in Thailand, if you stay in hostels you'll meet a lot of solo travelers. The food is delicious, everything is cheap, the landscapes are beautiful, and you can get by with English.

Posted: May 26, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travel experience

I've been to Thailand lots of times and never felt unsafe. It's very affordable, with good street food and lots of solo travelers. I love the islands too. I have spent only like 1000€ for a month.

Posted: May 24, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Juliette

Juliette

France

Solo travel experience

Thailand is such a beautiful and safe country ! I really recommend to go solo travelling over there because there are many solo backpackers and especially women. There is also many many things to do, from the paradisiac islands to the mountains in the north, everything is breathtaking ! The food is also 💯 !!! And it’s an affordable country as well.

Posted: May 3, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 4/5Safety: 5/5
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Nicky

Nicky

Speaking

About Me

Hi everyone! I’m a 28-year-old Thai who lives near Bangkok. MBTI: INTJ Enneagram: 5w4 I love going on day trips around Bangkok with my family and friends. I found that there are many magical places in Bangkok that many people haven’t visited yet. So, it would be my pleasure to share them and spend time there with you. If you want a local who can recommend some great places and awesome activities around Bangkok, I am very pleased to recommend you or be your trip buddy! Besides, I graduated from the faculty of liberal arts in Thai language. If you want a native can teach you some basic Thai, I am very glad to meet you too! My English may be not good enough to communicate with you in all contexts, but I am eager to learn more. 😃

Countries I’ve Visited

🇸🇬 Singapore

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Tune

Tune

Speaking

About Me

Hi there I’m Tune, I’ve been struggle in bangkok thailand almost 7 years so feel free to ask me about anything ON BUDGET & local thais 👀 My goal for this year is want to traveling somewhere ON BUDGET also!

Countries I’ve Visited

🇨🇳 China, 🇲🇾 Malaysia, 🇸🇬 Singapore, 🇱🇦 Laos, 🇰🇭 Cambodia

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Amp

Amp

Speaking

About Me

My name is Amp , 38 years old , live in the North of Thailand call Chiangrai

Countries I’ve Visited

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Stay with locals in Thailand

ffirstncn

ffirstncn

Speaking

You can stay for:

3 days

I can host:

1 guest

About me

Hi my name is nichanun from bkk Thailand nice to meet you guys also welcome you all

Countries I’ve Visited

🇲🇾 Malaysia, 🇳🇿 New Zealand, 🇸🇬 Singapore, 🇱🇦 Laos, 🇯🇵 Japan

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KRISTINA

KRISTINA

Speaking

You can stay for:

3 days

I can host:

1 guest

About me

Hi!, I'm KRISTINA and I'm interested in art, cinema, culture, dancing, fashion, food & cuisine, health, languages, hiking, live music, nature, solo travel and swimming

Countries I’ve Visited

🇧🇾 Belarus, 🇰🇭 Cambodia, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇪🇬 Egypt, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇬🇪 Georgia, 🇮🇳 India, 🇮🇩 Indonesia, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇹🇭 Thailand, 🇹🇷 Turkey, 🇺🇦 Ukraine, 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan

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Supatsorn

Supatsorn

Speaking

You can stay for:

2 days

I can host:

2 guests

About me

Hey, I'm Supatsorn and I'm interested in food & cuisine, technology, events & social and nature

Countries I’ve Visited

🇨🇦 Canada, 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇲🇻 Maldives, 🇸🇬 Singapore, 🇰🇷 South Korea, 🇹🇼 Taiwan, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇻🇳 Vietnam, 🇲🇾 Malaysia

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Upcoming visitors to Thailand

Maria

Maria

Speaking

About Me

Hi!!:) We are Maria and Núria. We live in a little village near Barcelona. We are friends since 2018, we've met each other working as volunteers. We are travelling to Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia in Autumn 2023-Winter 2024. Maria: I'm 25 years old and I've just finished Social Education studies at University. I've worked as an AuPair in England, as an english teacher and also in a center with homless children. My favourite things are being in nature, reading or listening to music. Moreover, I'm really interested in knowing different cultures, cooking new foods, learning lenguages, ... Núria: I'm 22 years old. I've studied healthcare studies but I've been working as a dentist for 2 years. My favourite things are hang out with friends, walk around the mountain or beach and take care of my pets. I love to learn new things and meet people from different cultures. We have social habilites, responsability and polite. And we are amazed to learn new things!

Countries I’ve Visited

🇦🇩 Andorra, 🇫🇷 France, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇲🇦 Morocco, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇻🇦 Vatican City, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Maria

Maria

Speaking

About Me

Hi!!:) We are Maria and Núria. We live in a little village near Barcelona. We are friends since 2018, we've met each other working as volunteers. We are travelling to Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia in Autumn 2023-Winter 2024. Maria: I'm 25 years old and I've just finished Social Education studies at University. I've worked as an AuPair in England, as an english teacher and also in a center with homless children. My favourite things are being in nature, reading or listening to music. Moreover, I'm really interested in knowing different cultures, cooking new foods, learning lenguages, ... Núria: I'm 22 years old. I've studied healthcare studies but I've been working as a dentist for 2 years. My favourite things are hang out with friends, walk around the mountain or beach and take care of my pets. I love to learn new things and meet people from different cultures. We have social habilites, responsability and polite. And we are amazed to learn new things!

Countries I’ve Visited

🇦🇩 Andorra, 🇫🇷 France, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇲🇦 Morocco, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇻🇦 Vatican City, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Maria

Maria

Speaking

About Me

Hi!!:) We are Maria and Núria. We live in a little village near Barcelona. We are friends since 2018, we've met each other working as volunteers. We are travelling to Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia in Autumn 2023-Winter 2024. Maria: I'm 25 years old and I've just finished Social Education studies at University. I've worked as an AuPair in England, as an english teacher and also in a center with homless children. My favourite things are being in nature, reading or listening to music. Moreover, I'm really interested in knowing different cultures, cooking new foods, learning lenguages, ... Núria: I'm 22 years old. I've studied healthcare studies but I've been working as a dentist for 2 years. My favourite things are hang out with friends, walk around the mountain or beach and take care of my pets. I love to learn new things and meet people from different cultures. We have social habilites, responsability and polite. And we are amazed to learn new things!

Countries I’ve Visited

🇦🇩 Andorra, 🇫🇷 France, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇲🇦 Morocco, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇻🇦 Vatican City, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Local discussions

TravelWhen is the best time to go to Thailand?

When is the best time to go to Thailand? Any other advice/tips are welcomed! I want to stay at least 3 weeks.

Posted: August 13, 2023
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TravelWhich cities should I spend more/less time in for a 2-week trip to Thailand in December?

Planning Thailand in December for 2 weeks. Trying to spend my time as evenly as possible between Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Pattaya. Any recommendations on which cities to spends more/less time in? Has anyone taken advantage of the overnight train? Also looking for Private tour group suggestions.

Posted: November 6, 2022
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TravelShould I book activities/hostels/transport in advance or wait until I'm in Thailand? What safety tips should I be aware of as a solo female traveler?

I'm going to Thailand in December for a month and I started to organize my route , activities , etc... what do you all recommend, book activities/hostels/train and bus tickets in advance or they can be booked a lot cheaper once I'm there? Also... as a solo women what should i be aware of regarding my safety? Do you carry any item which can help you ensure your safety?

Posted: November 5, 2022
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TravelHas anyone taken the train from Bangkok to Chaing Mai?

I’m traveling to Thailand in January!! Has anyone taken the train from Bangkok to Chaing Mai?! I’m wondering if it being scenic is worth the 12 hour trip or if I should do a 1.5 hour flight instead?

Posted: October 29, 2022
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TravelWhat places should I visit in Phuket in December?

Hey ! I am travelling to Phuket in December. Can anyone recommend places that are a must see. Any other suggestions or advice is also welcomed.

Posted: October 27, 2022
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Travel Safety in Thailand

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Is Thailand Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Thailand is generally safe for solo female travelers. The country is known for its friendly people and welcoming culture, and there are plenty of activities and attractions to explore. Women should take the same precautions as they would in any other country, such as avoiding walking alone at night, being aware of their surroundings, and not carrying large amounts of cash. Additionally, it is important to dress modestly and respect local customs. With a little bit of common sense and preparation, solo female travelers can have a safe and enjoyable experience in Thailand.

Is Thailand Safe for LGBTQ+ travellers?

Thailand is generally safe for LGBTQ+ travellers, particularly female travellers. The country is known for its friendly and welcoming attitude towards LGBTQ+ people, and there are many LGBTQ+ friendly bars, clubs, and other establishments in the major cities. Additionally, the Thai government has taken steps to protect the rights of LGBTQ+ people, including the introduction of a gender-neutral option on official documents. As long as travellers are respectful of local customs and laws, they should have a safe and enjoyable experience in Thailand.