Bangkok Travel Threat Score
Crime, health, transport, weather, disease, environmental and safety risk overview for Bangkok, Thailand.
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Source: calibrated 2026-05-09 v1.0 (knowledge-based; State Dept advisory + Numbeo + EIU livability patterns) · Confidence: 80
Crime
40
Disease & Health
40
Government Advisory
30
Political/Civil Unrest
40
Natural Disasters
40
Transport
55
Environmental
55
Quick facts
| Hospital access | high |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | high |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last reviewed | 2026-05-09 11:01:52 |
Emergency numbers (Thailand)
| Police | 191 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 1669 |
| Fire | 199 |
| General | 191 |
Medical access
| Hospital access | high |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | high |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | high |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
Internationally accredited private hospitals widely used by travelers.
Common scam patterns
- Closed-temple tuk-tuk scam. Driver claims temple is closed, takes you to a gem shop instead. Tip: Confirm hours yourself; insist on metered taxi or use Grab.
- Jet-ski damage scam. Operators claim damage and demand payment after rental. Tip: Photograph and video the jet-ski before and after rental.
Major transport hubs
| Hub | Type | Risk | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suvarnabhumi (BKK) | airport | 35/100 | Use the public taxi queue (lower level) or Grab; insist on meter. |
Area notes
- Khao San Road. Heavy nightlife; petty theft and overpriced offers common.
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FIELDBRIEF 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.