{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/thailand/ko-pha-ngan","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T01:17:32.588Z","place":{"city":"Ko Pha-ngan","country":"Thailand","countryCode":"TH","lat":9.7349503,"lon":100.0305711},"safety":{"score":66,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":66,"confidence":0.82,"caps":[],"databaseScore":67,"travellerSentiment":{"score":63,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports describe feeling generally safe during daylight but uneasy after dark in party zones, with many noting increased police presence and occasional drug‑related raids","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":68,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":58,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":67,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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bag‑snatching are frequent in crowded night markets, ferry terminals and party zones such as Haad Rin"},"safeAreas":["Saket","Nathon"],"avoidAreas":["Haad Rin","Baan Tai"],"scams":["Spiked drinks and drugging at Full Moon Party venues","Taxi and transport overcharging","Fake massage or “special deal” scams targeting tourists near the pier"],"zones":[{"name":"Thong Sala","level":"caution","note":"Busy ferry hub and nightlife area; petty theft and drink spiking reported, especially after dark"},{"name":"Haad Rin","level":"avoid","note":"Full Moon Party zone with high drug activity, police roadblocks, and incidents of spiked drinks and assaults"},{"name":"Baan Tai","level":"caution","note":"Popular party area with frequent drug enforcement and occasional violent altercations"},{"name":"Saket","level":"safe","note":"Quiet residential zone with fewer tourists, strong local police presence, and low crime rates"},{"name":"Nathon","level":"safe","note":"Main commercial port town; well-lit, high foot traffic, and visible tourist police patrols"}]}}