U.S. Department of State
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
The advisory level was decreased to 1. There were no changes to the risk indicators.
Full advisory →Is Thailand safe? 🇹🇭
Asia · Updated
As of July 2026, Thailand scores 70/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Thailand Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Of the 1 Thailand destination assessed, Bangkok scores highest (70/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 3Advises 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.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)
Canada's official risk level for Thailand: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories).
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Thailand destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Thailand safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions · 2 govts | 83 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2011 | 4.8 / 100k | 69 | World Bank Open Data (2011) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2024 | 72.4% | 75 | UN SDG Global Database (2024) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2024 | 2.6% | 91 | UN SDG Global Database (2024) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 54/100 | 54 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 53/100 | 53 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 25.4 / 100k | 33 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Thailand safety FAQ
Is Thailand safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Thailand Level 1 of 4 — Exercise Normal Precautions. On our composite index Thailand averages 70/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 22 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Thailand?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Bangkok currently scores highest at 70/100 (Safe).
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.