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Living in Thailand — recent police activity

Started by KiwiKen · 3 Mar 2026 · 1271 views

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KiwiKen member
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3 Mar 2026 at 12:46
Safety update for Living in Thailand based on recent experience and community reports:

General Safety Level: Generally safe for tourists in main areas.

Common Risks:
- Taxi overcharging — always use app-based rides
- ATM skimming — use bank ATMs inside branches
- Room theft — use hotel safe

Areas to Avoid:
Avoid the area around the bus station at night.

Police Situation:
Police checkpoints are common — carry ID.

Stay safe out there.

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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EuroExplorer member
#2
5 Mar 2026 at 11:46
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.

Euro Explorer — Boston, MA

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BristolBen member
#3
6 Mar 2026 at 14:46
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.

Bristol, UK | 16 countries visited

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JerseyJim member
#4
8 Mar 2026 at 03:46
How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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NorthernLights member
#5
8 Mar 2026 at 17:46
Can confirm. Was there recently and everything checks out.

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Northern Lights

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WinnipegWayne member
#6
10 Mar 2026 at 02:46
Word of caution — do not carry too much cash. Other than that, great destination.

Winnipeg, Canada | Member since 2024

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TexasHeat member
#7
10 Mar 2026 at 21:46
Adding my experience: scene has bounced back since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 15-20%.

Texas Heat — Houston, TX

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NorthernLights member
#8
12 Mar 2026 at 16:46
Quick question — how was the hotel security?

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Northern Lights

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WanderlustCarl member
#9
14 Mar 2026 at 11:46
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Wanderlust Carl

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AtlantaAce member
#10
14 Mar 2026 at 14:46
Can confirm. Was there recently and everything checks out.
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NashvilleNate member
#11
16 Mar 2026 at 10:46
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Nashville, TN

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MelbourneMarc member
#12
18 Mar 2026 at 05:46
Different experience for me. Prices were about the same when I went.

Melbourne, Australia | 23 countries visited

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LondonPunter member
#13
18 Mar 2026 at 21:46
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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SoCalSurfer member
#14
20 Mar 2026 at 17:46
Did you use an agency or find girls at the hotel?

San Diego, CA | Member since 2024

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JerseyJim member
#15
22 Mar 2026 at 17:46
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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YorkshireLad member
#16
24 Mar 2026 at 15:46
Word of caution — do not carry too much cash. Other than that, great destination.

Yorkshire Lad — Leeds, UK

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SoCalSurfer member
#17
26 Mar 2026 at 01:16
Different experience for me. Prices were higher when I went.

San Diego, CA | Member since 2024

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MidwestMark member
#18
26 Mar 2026 at 11:46
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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SunshineSteve member
#19
27 Mar 2026 at 03:16
Been there 8 times now. Still one of my top destinations. The friendly atmosphere is what keeps me coming back.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Miami, FL

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PerthPete member
#20
27 Mar 2026 at 06:16
Good info. Going during the week is much better — less crowded and better prices.
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