Is Phuket safe for solo female travelers?
Phuket scores 5.8/10 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.
Is Phuket safe for solo female travelers? (2026)
How safe is Phuket overall?
Phuket scores 5.8/10, 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 Phuket
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 Phuket, with the usual street-smart habits.
Solo female travel tips for Phuket
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 Phuket.
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 Phuket, 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
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Frequently asked questions
Is Phuket safe for solo female travelers?
Phuket scores 5.8/10. It is generally fine for solo female travelers; a few precautions help. See the details above.
Is Phuket 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 Phuket and plan your transport ahead. The reviews above add ground-level detail.