{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/thailand/udon-thani","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T01:18:20.311Z","place":{"city":"Udon Thani","country":"Thailand","countryCode":"TH","lat":17.41567,"lon":102.78589},"safety":{"score":72,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":75,"confidence":0.87,"caps":[],"databaseScore":69,"travellerSentiment":{"score":86,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports and forum posts describe feeling safe walking during daylight, though many note heightened vigilance after dark in bar areas and during large festivals.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":84,"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":70,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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than heightened danger.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are uncommon; isolated incidents have been reported near the nightlife strip on Samphan Thamit Alley after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing occurs mainly in crowded markets and transport hubs such as Udon Thani Bus Station and during the Red Lotus Sea festival crowds"},"safeAreas":["Muang Udon Thani","Lahan Sai","Ban Chiang","Phon","Thung Kham"],"avoidAreas":["Thung Kham (unlit outskirts)","Kho Thong (industrial zone after dark)"],"scams":["Tuk‑tuk overcharging and detours","Gem and jewelry purchase scams","Fake tour or excursion cons"],"zones":[{"name":"Muang Udon Thani","level":"safe","note":"central district, most hotels and attractions; low crime and visible police presence"},{"name":"Nong Khai","level":"caution","note":"border area with higher transient population; stay alert after dark"},{"name":"Ban Phai","level":"caution","note":"nightlife and bar zone; occasional petty scams reported"},{"name":"Lahan Sai","level":"safe","note":"residential and market area; quiet streets, good lighting"},{"name":"Thung Kham","level":"avoid","note":"unlit outskirts and informal settlements; limited services and higher petty theft risk"},{"name":"Ban Chiang","level":"safe","note":"archaeological site and surrounding village; well‑patrolled and low incident rate"},{"name":"Kho Thong","level":"caution","note":"industrial zone; traffic congestion and occasional night‑time disturbances"},{"name":"Phon","level":"safe","note":"suburban area with newer housing; generally safe for visitors"}]}}