{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/thailand/ko-samui","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T01:16:43.871Z","place":{"city":"Ko Samui","country":"Thailand","countryCode":"TH","lat":9.53567,"lon":99.93567},"safety":{"score":71,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":74,"confidence":0.82,"caps":[],"databaseScore":68,"travellerSentiment":{"score":84,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports and local forums indicate visitors generally feel safe during daylight, with heightened vigilance needed after dark in busy nightlife districts.","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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Canada"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Ko Samui is one of Thailand's safest island destinations for visitors.","summary":"The composite safety index of 68 reflects overall safety, with strong scores in crime (67), conflict/terrorism (68), health/environment (93) and everyday hazards (55), while institutional scores are lower (49) due to corruption and rule‑of‑law concerns. Crime against tourists is generally low, but petty theft and motorbike accidents are the most common risks.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging or armed robbery of visitors is rare; incidents are isolated and typically occur in poorly lit areas after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching are most common in crowded beach zones such as Chaweng and during peak nightlife hours"},"safeAreas":["Bophut","Fisherman's Village","Choeng Mon"],"avoidAreas":["Koh Tao"],"scams":["Overpriced taxi fares and unofficial airport transfers","Fake jet‑ski or scooter rental damage claims","Gem and souvenir shop overcharging scams"],"zones":[{"name":"Chaweng","level":"caution","note":"Busy nightlife hub with high pickpocketing and petty theft risk; stay alert after dark"},{"name":"Lamai","level":"caution","note":"Popular beach area with moderate security; occasional scams and crowded venues"},{"name":"Bophut","level":"safe","note":"Quiet historic area with good lighting and regular police presence; low crime"},{"name":"Fisherman's Village","level":"safe","note":"Well-maintained streets and family-friendly atmosphere; minimal reports of incidents"},{"name":"Choeng Mon","level":"safe","note":"Upscale residential zone with luxury resorts; very low crime and strong security"},{"name":"Nathon","level":"caution","note":"Commercial port district; occasional petty theft near markets and transport hubs"},{"name":"Koh Tao","level":"avoid","note":"Separate island with higher rates of motorbike accidents and isolated thefts; avoid solo night travel"}]}}