{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/thailand/bangkok","updatedAt":"2026-09-27T16:37:06.921Z","place":{"city":"Bangkok","country":"Thailand","countryCode":"TH","lat":13.75398,"lon":100.50144},"safety":{"score":62,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":60,"confidence":0.54,"caps":[],"databaseScore":57,"travellerSentiment":{"score":82,"label":"Generally positive","summary":"Most visitors report feeling safe during the day and in well-lit tourist areas, though concerns arise at night in entertainment districts and regarding traffic safety.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":71,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":63,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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100k","year":"2011","score":67,"source":"World Bank Open Data"},{"key":"crime_major_constraint","label":"Crime seen as a major business constraint","value":1,"display":"1.0%","year":"2016","score":98,"source":"World Bank Enterprise Surveys"},{"key":"terrorism_deaths_pm","label":"Terrorism deaths (latest year)","value":0.15358867692891287,"display":"0.15 / million","year":"2021","score":90,"source":"Global Terrorism Database"},{"key":"road_deaths","label":"Road traffic deaths","value":25.4,"display":"25.4 / 100k","year":"2021","score":31,"source":"WHO Global Health Observatory"},{"key":"stability","label":"Political stability & no terrorism","value":54.2220045,"display":"54/100","year":"2024","score":54,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"rule_of_law","label":"Rule of law","value":53.2556386,"display":"53/100","year":"2024","score":53,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"corruption","label":"Control of 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notices","year":null,"score":92,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"hospitals","label":"Hospitals nearby","value":23.8986295,"display":"24 beds / 10k · country avg","year":"2023","score":65,"source":"WHO Global Health Observatory"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":32,"display":"September: highs ~32°C · heavy rain / flooding","year":null,"score":82,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":3,"display":"3 active alerts · Flood (green)","year":null,"score":85,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":1.5,"display":"Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions · 2 govts","year":null,"score":75,"source":"CA / US"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[{"kind":"Flood","severity":"green","title":"flood alert in Thailand","distanceKm":60},{"kind":"Flood","severity":"green","title":"flood alert in Thailand","distanceKm":406},{"kind":"Drought","severity":"green","title":"Drought is on going in Australia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam","distanceKm":448}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Bangkok is generally safe for visitors who exercise normal precautions, though scams and traffic pose the main risks.","summary":"Bangkok scores 71/100 on the IsMyTripSafe index (September 2026), indicating moderate overall safety. Violent crime against tourists is rare, but pickpocketing and scams are common in tourist areas, and road safety remains a significant concern due to high traffic density and motorbike accidents.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Armed robbery against visitors is rare and typically not targeted; most violent crime involves local disputes or nightlife altercations."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur in crowded tourist spots such as Chatuchak Market, Grand Palace, and Khao San Road, especially during peak hours."},"safeAreas":["Sukhumvit","Chinatown (Yaowarat)","Riverside (Bangkok Noi)","Thonburi"],"avoidAreas":["Victory Monument (due to high accident risk and muggings)"],"scams":["Gem scam via tuk-tuk tours","Taxi overcharging or refusal to use meter","Drink spiking in nightlife districts","Fake tour operators and attraction closures"],"zones":[{"name":"Sukhumvit","level":"safe","note":"Main tourist and expat corridor with strong police presence; petty theft possible but violent crime rare."},{"name":"Silom","level":"caution","note":"Business and nightlife hub; pickpocketing and scams reported, especially near Patpong after dark."},{"name":"Khao San Road","level":"caution","note":"Backpacker area with frequent scams, drink spiking, and petty theft; exercise caution at night."},{"name":"Chinatown (Yaowarat)","level":"safe","note":"Vibrant market district; generally safe during day, but watch for bag snatching in crowded lanes."},{"name":"Riverside (Bangkok Noi)","level":"safe","note":"Hotel and temple area along Chao Phraya River; low crime, but flooding possible during heavy rain."},{"name":"Chatuchak","level":"caution","note":"Weekend market draws crowds; pickpocketing reported, especially near transport hubs."},{"name":"Victory Monument","level":"avoid","note":"Major transport interchange; high accident risk from chaotic traffic and frequent muggings reported."},{"name":"Thonburi","level":"safe","note":"Residential west bank area; lower tourist density and crime rates, but limited night transport."}]}}