Thailand Travel Risk Overview
Country-level baseline for crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital, and money-safety risk, with city-level dossiers where Travel Risk Calculator has local data.
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Data file
| Confidence | 70 |
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| Source note | calibrated 2026-05-09 v1.0 (knowledge-based; State Dept advisory tiers, GPI, OSAC patterns) |
| Last reviewed | 2026-05-09 11:01:52 |
| City files | 3 |
Assessment memory
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| Saved assessments | 6 |
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| Average composite | 37/100 |
Threat Vector Baseline
City Risk Files in Thailand
Showing 3 of 3 reviewed cities in Thailand, ranked by population.
Emergency Numbers
| Police | 191 |
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| Ambulance | 1669 |
| Fire | 199 |
| General emergency | 191 |
| Tourist police | 1155 |
Recent Assessment Signals
| Location | Mode | Score | Confidence | AI / Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok | current city | 37/100 · moderate | high | AI + search |
| Bangkok | current city | 37/100 · moderate | high | AI + search |
| Bangkok | already arrived | 38/100 · moderate | high | AI + search |
| Bangkok | already arrived | 38/100 · moderate | high | AI + search |
| Bangkok | already arrived | 38/100 · moderate | high | AI + search |
| Bangkok | trip planning | 36/100 · moderate | high | AI + search |
Latest AI-assisted briefing for Thailand
Bangkok currently faces moderate crime and political activity, with recent protests causing traffic disruptions and a rise in mpox cases. Health risks remain low for hantavirus but vigilance against mpox is advised. Travelers should adjust itineraries around protest zones and verify visa status.
Top risk drivers
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[Bangkok] Recent crime rate decline but still moderate risk
· crime
Bangkok crime rates dropped 17% in 2025, yet the city still reports a moderate overall crime level.
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[Bangkok] Prostitution activity in Sukhumvit area
· crime
Six foreign women were detained for prostitution in the Sukhumvit area on May 7, indicating ongoing illicit activity.
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[Bangkok] Visa‑free stay reduction to 30 days
· advisory
Thailand cut visa‑free stays from 60 to 30 days over crime concerns, effective from January 1, 2026.
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[Bangkok] Anti‑government rallies causing traffic chaos
· transport
Rallies are expected to disrupt traffic at Ratchaprasong and Lat Prao intersections.
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[Bangkok] Mpox cases surge post‑holiday
· health
48 mpox cases were reported after the holiday season, including 5 Clade Ib variants.
Recent intelligence
- Bangkok crime rates drop 17% in 2025 [source]
- Six foreign women detained for prostitution in Sukhumvit area [source]
- Thailand cuts visa‑free stays to 30 days over crime concerns [source]
- Anti‑government rallies likely to cause traffic chaos at Ratchaprasong [source]
- Post‑holiday season sees surge in mpox cases [source]
Live intelligence cited 9 public-source snippets. Every claim above is grounded in one of them — verify any specific detail by following the snippet links on the full assessment page.
Disclaimer
Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.