Travel Safety Thailand - stay safe with World Nomads (2024)

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Is travel to Thailand safe right now? ›

Thailand - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions

Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Reconsider travel to: Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat, and Songkhla provinces due to civil unrest associated with ongoing insurgent activities.

Travellers may experience sexual assault, other assault and robbery. Be extra careful in tourist spots such as Khao San Road in Bangkok and the night-time entertainment zones in Bangkok, Pattaya and phu*ket. Be aware of drink-spiking. Don't drink homemade or local co*cktails.

The main reason many people find Thailand safe is that there isn't a lot of violent crime here. Even if you walk home in Bangkok in the middle of the night, you are unlikely to face physical harm, certainly not as a man.

In Thailand to venture out on a Monday wearing flaming red is just asking for trouble. You are tempting fate and likely to have a bad day. But, wear the same red outfit on a Sunday and you'll be fine. Your Monday outfit ought to be yellow or at the very least cream coloured.

The head, being the most sacred part of the body, should never be touched (do not attempt to pat even the heads of children). The feet, being the lowest, should never be pointed at other people, much less to a Buddha image. Lastly, avoid showing any sign of anger. You should also avoid initiating a confrontation.

Avoid food and drinks that may not be clean – as the virus can remain within the environment, especially in water, for long periods of time. Wash fresh fruits and vegetables thoroughly. Ensure oysters or other shellfish are well-cooked before eating.

How much it costs to live in Thailand per month will differ based on individual needs, wants, and budgets. As the food and utility costs are affordable in Thailand, you can expect to shell out anywhere between $650 to $3,000 per month — which is around 2.6 times less than what you'd spend living each month in the U.S.

How safe is Thailand compared to the US? ›

Ironically, Thailand came in one spot above the U.S. (out of 134 countries) in the magazine's latest safety ratings. Given a level-1 rating from the State Department. The U.S. State Department considers Thailand to be a level-1 (exercise normal precautions) country.

Aspirin or Panadol - for pain or fever. Antihistamine - useful as a decongestant for colds, allergies, to ease the itch from insect bites and stings or to help prevent motion sickness. Antibiotics - useful if you are traveling well off the beaten track but they must be prescribed.

The best to visit Thailand is during the cool and dry season between November and early April, when temperatures range from 84°F to 97°F. However, the climate varies throughout the country, so you can visit all year round.

In general, Bangkok is a fairly safe city but there are some places where you'll need to be careful. Aside from that, scams are one of the most common problems for tourists. You'll also need to be careful when you're using public transport as pickpockets are a threat.

Low Season (April-May, July-September)

The months from April to May are the hottest in the country, and if you cannot handle extreme heat, a holiday here is best avoided. July onwards starts the monsoon, and the next three months are the wettest and the least appealing ones to head to Thailand.