Bangkok, Thailand

Is Bangkok safe for solo female travelers?

Bangkok scores 5.6/10 on overall safety. The Georgetown WPS Index rates Thailand at 76/100 for women's safety. Here's what the data and real reviews say.

5.6/10
Overall safety
Mostly safe
Composite safety model
Women's safety (WPS Index)
76.1/100
Georgetown WPS Index 2025

Is Bangkok safe for solo female travelers? (2026)

How safe is Bangkok overall?

Bangkok scores 5.6/10, in the mostly-safe range. It is generally fine, with a few precautions depending on the neighborhood and time of day.

Women's safety in Bangkok

The Georgetown Institute's Women, Peace and Security Index (2025) rates Thailand at 76/100 on women's inclusion, justice and security, in the higher global range. Solo female travelers generally report feeling comfortable in Bangkok, with the usual street-smart habits.

Solo female travel tips for Bangkok

Stick to well-lit, busy streets after dark, keep your phone charged with a transport app installed, and trust your instincts about areas that feel off. The reviews below come from women who share their own experience of Bangkok.

Real reviews, not guesswork

Every score on this page comes from official indicators and the safety model, not from AI-generated text. Where travelers who share your profile have reviewed Bangkok, you'll find their words below. Last reviewed 2026.

Sources: Georgetown WPS Index, Equaldex, UNESCO, World Bank, OpenStreetMap (ODbL), Wikidata (CC0) and MapSur community reviews. How we score

Traveler reviews of Bangkok

Recent reviews of Bangkok from the MapSur community.

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daveontour
Best trip of my life no cap

Bro Bangkok is insane. I spent 2 weeks there and could of stayed longer. As a Black guy from London I got zero issues. Thai people are genuinly the nicest people Ive met. The food is ridiculous good a…

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sofialopes22
Voyage en famille réussi

On est partis à Bangkok avec nos deux enfants (6 et 9 ans). Les Thaïlandais adorent les enfants et les nôtres ont été traités comme des petites stars. Les temples sont accessibles, les marchés flottan…

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bangkok safe for solo female travelers?

Bangkok scores 5.6/10. It is generally fine for solo female travelers; a few precautions help. See the details above.

Is Bangkok safe for women at night?

Thailand scores 76/100 on the Georgetown WPS Index (2025). As anywhere, stick to busy, well-lit areas after dark in Bangkok and plan your transport ahead. The reviews above add ground-level detail.

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