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Is Thailand safe? 🇹🇭

Asia · Updated

As of July 2026, Thailand scores 63/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 14 Thailand destinations assessed, Udon Thani scores highest (69/100), while Chiang Rai scores lowest (44/100).

01 · Official Guidance

Government advisories

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)

Level 3

Advises against all-but-essential travel to parts

Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against travel Thailand-Malaysia border FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of the south, near the Thailand-Malaysia border: Pattani Province Yala Province Narathiwat Province The districts of Chana, Thepa, Na Thawi and Saba Yoi in southern Songkhla Province FCDO also advises against all but essential travel on the Hat Yai to Padang Besar train line that runs through these provinces.

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Government of Canada

Level 2

Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)

Canada's official risk level for Thailand: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories).

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02 · Destinations

Thailand destinations by safety score

14 assessed
#1🇹🇭Udon ThaniSafe · updated 29 July 202669#2🇹🇭KanchanaburiSafe · updated 29 July 202668#3🇹🇭Hua HinSafe · updated 29 July 202668#4🇹🇭Ko SamuiSafe · updated 29 July 202668#5🇹🇭BangkokSafe · updated 22 July 202668#6🇹🇭Sukhothai ThaniModerate · updated 29 July 202664#7🇹🇭Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya ProvinceModerate · updated 29 July 202664#8🇹🇭PattayaModerate · updated 29 July 202662#9🇹🇭KrabiModerate · updated 29 July 202662#10🇹🇭PhuketModerate · updated 28 July 202662#11🇹🇭Ko TaoModerate · updated 29 July 202661#12🇹🇭Chiang MaiModerate · updated 28 July 202661#13🇹🇭Ko Pha-nganModerate · updated 29 July 202660#14🇹🇭Chiang RaiUse Caution · updated 29 July 202644

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03 · Evidence Signals

Thailand safety data

IndicatorValueScore
Government travel advisoryGovernment of CanadaLevel 2 — Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)50
Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 20114.8 / 100k67
Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 202472.4%75
Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 20242.6%86
Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 202454/10054
Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 202453/10053
Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 202125.4 / 100k31

04 · Questions

Thailand safety FAQ

Is Thailand safe to visit right now?

On our composite index Thailand averages 63/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 29 July 2026.)

What is the safest place to visit in Thailand?

Of the destinations we've assessed, Udon Thani currently scores highest at 69/100 (Safe). Chiang Rai scores lowest at 44/100.

Where does this Thailand safety data come from?

Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.

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