Based on 15 experiences
Charlotte
Germany
Bangkok is an amazing place to start your journey in Thailand or South East Asia in general! Lots to do and it is easy to meet new people! Even at night I felt very safe! Definitely check out one of the rooftop bars, the view is really worth it
Posted: August 4, 2024I've never felt safer than in Bangkok, and Thai people are the most friendly ppl, I recommend visiting Bangkok when you come to Thailand, for more than a few days, 3 days isn't enough to discover the city.
Posted: July 25, 2024Experienced: June, 2023I did feel safe. Our must go place during the weekend is Chatuchak market. Highly recommended to go early so it is not so hot. The place is huge and be prepared to be sweaty and sticky shopping around.. there’s now a new mall that’s open right next to the market. A new alternative to cool down after being hot outside the market :)
Posted: July 9, 2024Experienced: June, 2023Patrice
United States
Came here to leave Asia. I got sick. Been in an amazing hostel. I’d recommend. Humans are generally friendly in Thailand. Know a little English. I can walk day or night and really feel safe. Busy place.
Posted: June 13, 2024I 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, 2024Jess
United Kingdom
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, 2024clara
Germany
it was nice, I felt very safe and comfortable! Such a nice stay would do it again, can recommend :) I stayed for 2weeks and enjoyed it a lot. Even tho I travelled solo I never felt alone or unsafe! :)
Posted: February 14, 2024It was an amazing experience, Bangkok truly stole my heart. With its many activities, locations to visit, foods to try you’ll for sure never get bored! Even if in many warned me about the criminality in the city I never felt unsafe, of course I was careful about going around with other people at night and the neighbors I was visiting.
Posted: January 6, 2024Marissa
Canada
Despite most people saying Bangkok is overrated, busy, and dirty, I managed to find a lot of fun experiences within this massive city. While it is a bit grimy and busy, I think that may add to the appeal. I found tons of things to do in this city and I think that’s why I enjoyed it so much. Some of the best things I did in Bangkok were: - watching a pro Muay Thai match - the floating market - the night markets - a food tour of China Town - iconsiam Mall - temple hopping at the Grand Palace, Wat Pho (reclining Buddha), and Wat Arun This was my first city in Asia and I was at first intimidated but came to feel quite comfortable after finding the right hostel. I stayed at Jam Hostel near Khao San road which made me feel comfortable, safe and welcomed. They had daily activities and the women working there go out of their way to provided the best experience for guests, and always ensuring their guests are getting the best deals and not being scammed by tuktuks and tour groups. The only time I really felt “unsafe” here was walking around at night, which I guess is to be expected of any large metropolitan city - including even my home town. However, I never had any bad experiences here and I would go as far as to say I felt more safe here at night then I did in my own city of Vancouver. This city is huge and it’s quite spread out, somethings are very difficult to get to. I would recommend taking the water taxi and metro as much as possible. Avoid taxis and tuktuks where you’ll surely be scammed, instead take grab bikes which are generally cheaper and get around much faster.
Posted: October 21, 2023I was left alone in Bangkok for 2 days before the arrival of my best friend. I never felt unsafe. In the evening, I stayed close to the hotel, I had a plan for the day, I studied maps so as not to look lost, and I probably asked questions. People were incredibly kind and helpful.
Posted: October 9, 2023Based on 7 experiences
Based on 7 experiences
Very safe you can walk alone at night but just be smart. What's not safe is the sidewalk because they're not well made. They're made to break down shortly for corruption procurement. Traffic can be quite heavy in many areas and Thais do not respect road rules so you could get hit by anything any time.
Posted: July 14, 2024This is one of the most cities I’ve visited so far in Asia. Men are not cat calling girls and I’ve always feel safe here. I also love that services like Grab offer an option for ladies only, this means I can feel even more safe by taking a cab at night because I know there will be a woman driving.
Posted: July 9, 2024based on 15 experiences
Alix
France
I was just 18yo when I decided to go by myself in Thailand for 3 months. I found an internship in journalism and I went. I already traveled solo 2 times but this was way different because it was for a long period. Since then, I’ve craved to go back, to go some places else, to meet people. Since, I made a lot of other trip but to rarely by myself and I really want to go again, alone, because I think it’s the best way to meet people and the best way to learn to be happy with yourself.
Posted: July 6, 2024Experienced: April, 2016i really really liked bangkok and the city bangkok itself! it is a really hectic place but also a great opportunity to meet new people and experience culture exchange! as a first step for your travels to thailand it can be a little bit overwhelming because it’s really a lot because it is really big. But still i overall liked the city and enjoyed my trip!
Posted: June 10, 2024Nuji
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Nuji
Bangkok
3 days
I love my country so much that I want to help people who visit my beloved country to learn about our culture, society, people, etc.
Emily
Hello everyone! My name is Emily. I am half French half Ecuadorian. I was born in Barcelona, Spain and I also lived six years in Ecuador. I am 23 years old and live in Aachen Germany where I also work as a financial analyst at a freight company. I am very interested in new cultures and also in getting to know new people from all over the world. I travel a lot and enjoy it so much!! I am starting my big travel in October and I would really enjoy spending time and staying with local women :) I am very friendly and open to new experiences. As I speak for languages it is easy to communicate with new people and is a very big advantage while meeting new people 🫶🏼
Nina
I love traveling and making new friends. Learning about a country's culture is very important to me. Would love to make new friends from all over the world