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Wang Saphung score: 53/100 (Elevated) Updated October 3, 2026

Is Wang Saphung safe? Thailand travel risk

Is Wang Saphung safe right now? Checked 15 October 2026

Wang Saphung scores 53/100 on our travel risk index (Elevated). The US State Department rates Thailand Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions, updated 7 Jul 2026); the UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country (updated 12 Oct 2026); Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories). No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.

Wang Saphung scores 53/100 (Elevated). The score combines security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards and current alerts measured for this location and Thailand (how it is calculated). The sections below are specific to Wang Saphung: nearest emergency and transport facilities, 5-year natural hazard history within 100 km.

Driven by: security (64/100) and natural hazards (67/100).

A score of 53 is higher than the scores of 72% of the 241 countries we cover.

Consult the Thailand travel risk page for nationwide security advisories, entry protocols, and consular warnings.

Geographic & Regional Coordinates

In the Loei territory, Wang Saphung is established at 17.3010° N, 101.7685° E. It lies 416.9 km SSW relative to Bangkok. Time zone observed: Asia/Bangkok.

Region
Loei
Coordinates
17.3010° N, 101.7685° E
Elevation
254 m
Time Zone
Asia/Bangkok
Population
11,992
Nearest city with evaluated safety score: Vientiane (118.5 km NE).

Emergency & Aviation Access

Aviation Hub Loei Airport (LOE) 16.1 km NNW
Hospital Care Wang Saphung Hospital 2.5 km SSW
Police Station Wangsabhung Police Station 0.2 km S

Nearby Towns & Settlements in Thailand

Natural Hazard Calendar & History

No GDACS or USGS events recorded within 100 km in the past five years.

For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Thailand travel advice & laws.

Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Thailand entry requirements.

Evaluated Destinations in this Region

Nam Som 10
68.7 km NE
Nong Bua Lamphu 10
72.6 km E
Na Yung 10
77.7 km NNE
Udon Thani 15
105.0 km E
Vientiane 84
118.5 km NE
Ban Duea 10
131.4 km S

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Data compiled from SimpleMaps, GeoNames, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, Open-Meteo, GDACS, and USGS · Sources · Editorial Policy