{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/thailand/chanthaburi","updatedAt":"2026-11-08T06:19:51.017Z","place":{"city":"Chanthaburi","country":"Thailand","countryCode":"TH","lat":12.60961,"lon":102.10447},"safety":{"score":76,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":81,"confidence":0.89,"caps":[],"databaseScore":74,"travellerSentiment":{"score":87,"label":"Generally positive","summary":"Travelers generally feel safe in Thailand, with Chanthaburi not reporting specific safety concerns beyond general national risks.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":75,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":96,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":75,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Travelers should be aware of the general risks associated with road safety and potential scams common throughout Thailand.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Violent crime, including robbery, is rare for visitors in Chanthaburi."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Pickpocketing is not a significant reported issue in Chanthaburi, but standard vigilance in crowded areas is advised."},"safeAreas":["City Centre","Gem District (Si Chan Rd)","Riverside","Laem Sing","Tha Mai"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Romance scams involving fake documents.","Gem scams, particularly in areas known for gem trading."],"zones":[{"name":"City Centre","level":"safe","note":"Generally safe with good amenities, but exercise caution at night."},{"name":"Gem District (Si Chan Rd)","level":"safe","note":"A busy commercial area, generally safe during the day. Be aware of your surroundings."},{"name":"Riverside","level":"safe","note":"Pleasant area, safe for walking, but be mindful of traffic."},{"name":"Rambhai Barni University area","level":"caution","note":"Student-focused area, generally safe but can be busy and have more petty crime."},{"name":"Laem Sing","level":"safe","note":"Coastal area, generally safe, but be aware of natural hazards like flash floods during rainy season."},{"name":"Tha Mai","level":"safe","note":"More rural and quiet, generally safe, but transport can be limited."}]}}