{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/thailand/hua-hin","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T01:17:02.481Z","place":{"city":"Hua Hin","country":"Thailand","countryCode":"TH","lat":12.57065,"lon":99.95876},"safety":{"score":70,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":72,"confidence":0.85,"caps":[],"databaseScore":67,"travellerSentiment":{"score":84,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports and expat forums describe Hua Hin as a calm, welcoming place where visitors generally feel safe walking during daylight, though some express caution after dark in isolated spots","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":78,"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":67,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Recent data shows petty theft and scams are the main visitor risks, while violent crime remains very low.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging or armed robbery against visitors is extremely rare; most incidents involve locals and are isolated to dark, empty streets after midnight"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching occur mainly on the bustling night market, beach promenade and during festivals, especially in crowded areas"},"safeAreas":["Khao Takiab","Khao Lak","Cha-am"],"avoidAreas":["Plearn Wan","Nong Kae"],"scams":["Hua Hin Taxi Mafia inflating fares","Fake tour operators overcharging for excursions","Gem and goods scams in tourist markets"],"zones":[{"name":"Hua Hin Town Center","level":"caution","note":"Tourist hub with petty theft and scams; stay alert after dark"},{"name":"Khao Takiab","level":"safe","note":"Quiet residential area with low crime and good lighting"},{"name":"Khao Lak","level":"safe","note":"Residential and beachfront, minimal incidents reported"},{"name":"Cha-am","level":"safe","note":"Adjacent town with low activity and safe streets"},{"name":"Nong Kae","level":"caution","note":"Developing zone near airport; occasional petty theft"},{"name":"Plearn Wan","level":"avoid","note":"Isolated area with limited lighting and recent robbery reports"}]}}