Solo Female Travel in Bangkok

Bangkok, the bustling capital city of Thailand, is widely known for its vibrant street life and cultural landmarks. Ideally located in the heart of the country, it is recognized for beautifully blending modernity with tradition. The city offers an extraordinary fusion of opulent temples like Wat Arun and Wat Phra Kaew, alongside towering skyscrapers. Its unique charm is further heightened by magnificent palaces, such as the Grand Palace, which signifies the city's rich history whilst the illustrious Chao Phraya River flowing through Bangkok adds to its grandeur. Renowned for its street food, local markets such as the Chatuchak Weekend Market and boisterous nightlife in areas like Khao San Road, Bangkok truly offers a kaleidoscope of experiences captivating tourists from around the globe.

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Is Bangkok good for solo travel?

Safety:

Safety:Safe

Bangkok, as the capital city of Thailand, offers a generally secure environment for solo female travelers. The locals are often friendly and willing to help. The city is well-policed, and serious crimes against tourists are fairly rare. However, one must always take precautions, especially in crowded streets or markets to avoid pickpocketing. It's also important to be vigilant when using public transport late at night. Riding a taxi or hiring a reputable driver is usually the safest mode of transportation. Sexual harassment incidences can rarely occur, but overall it is quite safe for women travelling alone.
Transport:

Transport:Easy

Bangkok boasts an extensive network of public transportation including buses, taxis, tuk tuks, and river boats. However, the city is notorious for its heavy traffic. The most efficient way of traveling around would be the Skytrain (BTS) and the subway (MRT) which cover most of the main city areas. There might be a language barrier since not all Thais speak fluent English, but they are very helpful. Signs and maps are usually displayed in English as well as Thai. It's essential to have your destination written in Thai to show the drivers as well.
Things to do:

Things to do:Interesting

Bangkok offers a multitude of activities that make it a highly interesting destination. The city is rich in both cultural and historical landmarks, such as the Grand Palace, Wat Arun, and Wat Phra Kaew, giving travelers the opportunity to delve deeper into Thailand's history and religion. For those interested in shopping, there are a plethora of retail options ranging from bustling local markets like Chatuchak Weekend Market to high-end malls like Siam Paragon. Food enthusiasts can explore Thai cuisine in the diverse culinary landscape of Bangkok, from street food stalls to fine dining. Furthermore, the city has a vibrant nightlife, with numerous rooftop bars and nightclubs alongside leisure activities like Muay Thai shows or river cruises on the Chao Phraya River. Yet, the city can be overwhelming due to its fast pace, heat, and heavy traffic.
Food:

Food:Excellent

Bangkok is renowned for its vibrant street food scene, along with up-scale dining venues, reflecting its incredible culinary diversity. Its food palette includes everything from sweet, sour, spicy to salty, pleasing every type of food enthusiast. The city offers a medley of tantalizing local dishes like Pad Thai, Green Curry, and Mango Sticky Rice, alongside international cuisines. Additionally, it also caters to different dietary preferences, with a fair amount of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. The freshness of ingredients, variety, and affordability make the food experience in Bangkok a pleasure for your taste buds.
Budget:

Budget:Affordable

Bangkok is highly budget-friendly for solo female travelers. Accommodation, food, and other attractions are quite affordable. A lavish meal can cost a fraction compared to Western standards. You can also find a wide range of hostels starting from very cheap prices. Public transport like buses, BTS Skytrain are economical however, taxis can be a bit expensive. Markets and street food make living cheap as well as delicious. Yet, certain areas and tourist-centric activities can be more pricey.

Is Bangkok worth visiting?

Overall rating

4 /5

based on 14 experiences

Things to do

4/5

Safety

4.1/5

Food

4.3/5

Budget-friendly

3.8/5

Solo travel experience

I'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, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travel experience

I 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, 2023
Things to do: 4/5Food: 4/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Alix

Alix (18)

France

Solo travel experience

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, 2016
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 2/5Safety: 4/5
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Patrice

Patrice

United States

Solo travel experience

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, 2024
Things to do: 2/5Food: 3/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 3/5
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i 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, 2024
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 2/5Safety: 4/5
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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
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Jess

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
Things to do: 3/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 4/5Safety: 4/5
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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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clara

clara

Germany

Solo travel experience

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, 2024
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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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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Is Bangkok safe for women?

Safety rating

3.6 /5

Based on 7 experiences

Crime rates rating

1.8 /5

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, 2024
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This 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, 2024
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Meet locals in Bangkok

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Amaia

About Me

Spaniard living in Bangkok (been living in here for 8 years!). Active and curious about many things, into yoga, breathwork, aerials, acro & more 🤸🏻‍♀️Also loving nature and art. Days don’t have enough hours! 😅 Working teaching Spanish as a foreign language and studying a Bsc in Psychology. I made really good connections through Couchsurfing and would like to give this a go! Happy to host :) You’d have your own room with an airmattress. Just no heavy partying plz! * LGBTIAQ+ & kink friendly and not judging🌈

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Laura

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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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Local tips

Amaia

Amaia

Thailand

Generally VERY safe, even at night, and without a one specific area to avoid. Grab and bolt work well. I never felt as safe as here! Just beware the lil scams in touristic areas - even of those are not dangerous either. Keeping a charged phone with data is always helpful to move around, usong the translator, etc. LGBTQIA+ friendly - but PDA is not super common and might result uncomfortable for locals

Posted: June 29, 2024
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Stay with locals in Bangkok

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Amaia

Amaia

Bangkok

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Spaniard living in Bangkok (been living in here for 8 years!). Active and curious about many things, into yoga, breathwork, aerials, acro & more 🤸🏻‍♀️Also loving nature and art. Days don’t have enough hours! 😅 Working teaching Spanish as a foreign language and studying a Bsc in Psychology. I made really good connections through Couchsurfing and would like to give this a go! Happy to host :) You’d have your own room with an airmattress. Just no heavy partying plz! * LGBTIAQ+ & kink friendly and not judging🌈

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Nuji

Bangkok

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3 days

About me

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.

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Upcoming visitors to Bangkok

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Gwen

Gwen

About Me

Hi ! My name is Gwen 😊 I am finishing my master's degree, and I'll travel around Thailand before going back to my home country and starting to work in September (gasp) I am looking for a travel buddy to join me on my trip (or at least part of it). I'll be in Thailand from August 9th to 30th 🌟 DM if you'd like to discuss it 🫶

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Ombeline

Ombeline

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Hi I'm Ombeline, a 21 yo traveller from France, after a 1 year volunteering for children's education in the Philippines, I'm currently in Asia. I am as much fond of cities than nature, and my favourite part of travelling is learning the culture of the country. Merci !

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