{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/thailand/krabi","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T01:16:14.787Z","place":{"city":"Krabi","country":"Thailand","countryCode":"TH","lat":8.07257,"lon":98.91052},"safety":{"score":68,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":69,"confidence":0.85,"caps":[],"databaseScore":68,"travellerSentiment":{"score":67,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors generally feel safe during daylight but remain vigilant at night, particularly in nightlife zones and on ferries","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":78,"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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Database"},{"key":"human_trafficking_victims","label":"Detected human-trafficking victims","value":0.19,"display":"0.19 / 100k","year":"2023","score":89,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"bribery_contact_rate","label":"Bribery during public-official contact","value":48,"display":"48.0%","year":"2024","score":17,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"air_quality","label":"Air quality","value":39,"display":"US AQI 39 · Good","year":null,"score":92,"source":"Open-Meteo Air Quality"},{"key":"health","label":"Travel health notices","value":null,"display":"3 global notices","year":null,"score":92,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":31,"display":"July: highs ~31°C · heavy rain / flooding","year":null,"score":82,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · low seismicity","year":null,"score":100,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel 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Governance scores are middling, especially on rule of law and corruption, yet health and environment hazards are low. The city is safer than most countries, yet official advisories caution against travel to specific southern border districts.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are uncommon but can occur in isolated areas at night, especially in poorly lit beachside spots"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are frequent in crowded markets, transport hubs, and popular beach areas such as Ao Nang"},"safeAreas":["Ao Nang","Railay Beach","Lom Kao"],"avoidAreas":["Ao Kao","Ban Ko Khram"],"scams":["Aggressive taxi and tuk-tuk scams targeting tourists in Ao Nang and Railay","Overpriced or fraudulent boat tours and island hopping scams","Fake or inflated accommodation deposits and rental scams","Currency exchange scams at markets and tourist hotspots"],"zones":[{"name":"Ao Nang","level":"safe","note":"Tourist hub with strong police presence, well-lit streets, and frequent patrols; generally safe for visitors"},{"name":"Railay Beach","level":"safe","note":"Accessible only by boat, limited vehicle traffic, and high tourist visibility make it low-risk for violent crime"},{"name":"Krabi Town","level":"caution","note":"Urban center with higher petty theft and scam activity; stay alert, especially at night and on public transport"},{"name":"Nopparat Thani","level":"caution","note":"Residential area with moderate tourist traffic; occasional reports of opportunistic theft require vigilance"},{"name":"Ao Kao","level":"avoid","note":"Isolated jungle and beach zones with limited services and higher risk of petty crime and wildlife hazards"},{"name":"Ban Ko Khram","level":"avoid","note":"Remote island with minimal infrastructure and sporadic incidents of theft targeting small vessels"},{"name":"Thung Yang","level":"caution","note":"Rural district near river; safe during daylight but avoid night travel due to poor lighting and occasional road accidents"},{"name":"Lom Kao","level":"safe","note":"Upmarket resort enclave with gated security and low foot traffic; considered safe for visitors"}]}}