Is Bangkok Safe For Solo Female Travelers? What about Permanent Relocation?

Bangkok is one of the most popular expat destinations in the world and that trend doesn’t look likely to change any time soon. In fact, as of 2023, it is estimated that there are between 3 and 4-million foreigners living and working in Thailand – with many of them settling in the capital.

But despite its immense popularity among expats, tourists, and travelers alike, is Bangkok safe? More specifically, is Bangkok safe for solo female travelers? And for those who wish to remain long term, is Bangkok a safe place to live?

In this article we’ll take a closer look at what it’s like to visit the Big Mango…

Is Bangkok safe for solo female travelers?

If you are a woman and you are looking at travelling through South East Asia on your own, you’ll likely be planning a visit to Bangkok at some point. It would be mad to head to that neck of the woods and not dip your toe in the Gulf of Thailand!

The question is, how safe is it for a woman on her own?

Despite the many horror stories you may have heard about Bangkok, it is actually one of the safest cities to visit.

Yes, there are elements of crime to be aware of, however, the only thing to concern yourself with is petty theft. Given how hectic the city can get, pickpocketing and bag snatching is not entirely unheard of. However, it is rare.

First of all, you should make a point of keeping your most valuable possessions (cash, credit cards, passport) strapped to your body. It’s also worth thinking twice about wearing expensive jeweler or bringing that $5,000 camera. The best way to make yourself a non-target is to have nothing overly expensive on your person – or on display. The fact is, Bangkok is a cheap place to travel to so you don’t need to keep large amounts of cash on you at all times.

Further to that, unless you are with a group or on a tour, there’s no good reason for you to venture off the beaten path. Stick to the main tourist areas of Bangkok and be mindful when travelling alone at night.

Is it safe to live in Bangkok?

The longer you spend in Bangkok, the more you will come to learn about—and love—the place. You will also make friends and likely find that you will very rarely spend much time out in the city at night on your own.

As for accommodation, if you find a home in a condominium development, such as the condos for sale at The Met Sathorn, you’ll be able to enjoy round the clock security, keycard access, and 24/7 CCTV. In other words, you’ll have no trouble sleeping soundly, safe in the knowledge that you are completely secure.

Final thoughts

Ultimately, you are only ever in any real danger if you:

• Flaunt your wealth and expensive possessions on the street
• Leave your belongings lying around
• Go out alone at night and get so drunk you can barely walk
• Show disrespect to the Thai locals for no good reason

So, keep your wits about you, be respectful, and don’t take any unnecessary risks. If you can stick to those rules you should never run into any problems or feel unsafe in Bangkok.