webfact Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Thailand and Cambodia the most deadly destinations for young British travellers Graphic: The SUN Brits under the age of 40 are more likely to die in Thailand and Cambodia than in any other overseas country. Thailand and Cambodia had more deaths per capita than any other country, according to an investigation by the Sun Online. Cambodia which record 11 deaths from 136,232 visitors in 2017, has a death rate of approximately 8 per 100,000 British visitors. Thailand, which record 25 deaths of Brits under the age of 40 from 411,000 British visitors has a death rate of 6 per 100,000 visitors, the Sun reported. While Spain recorded the most deaths of Brits under 40 with 49, nearly 13 million Brits visit the country each year, resulting in a per capita death rate of 4 in one million. Similarly, Australia record 27 deaths of Brits it has a death rate of 2 per 100,000. Data released by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office last year revealed that road traffic accidents involving motorcycles were one of the biggest causes of death of Brits in Thailand. Country Recorded deaths of Brits under 40 Deaths per capita Spain 49 4 in 1 million Australia 27 2 in 100,000 Thailand 25 6 in 100,000 UAE 17 2 in 100,000 Greece 14 7 in 1 million Cambodia 11 8 in 100,000 Data: Sun Online Source: The SUN -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2018-03-29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Just1Voice Posted March 29, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 29, 2018 Come on, Thailand. A little more work and you can claim this #1 spot just like you did road accidents. 6 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnyT Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 They are dangerous places. Surprised Australia is so high. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nasrullah Posted March 29, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 29, 2018 I don't find these figures alarming at all!.....I thought it may have been higher. With all the bad/risky behaviour i think they get off light!.... Suicides would be higher i'm thinking 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Expatthailover Posted March 29, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 29, 2018 Give me pattaya any day over most innercity centres on friday and saturday evwnings in the uk. Very very dangerous 7 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowboat Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 The younger Brits just go completely crazy with over the counter pharma and cheap alcohol in Cambodia. Then they ride motorcycles. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thian Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 9 minutes ago, yellowboat said: The younger Brits just go completely crazy with over the counter pharma and cheap alcohol in Cambodia. Then they ride motorcycles. For young Brits a holiday isn't any good if they can't get p*ssed every day. And for them the left-side traffic is what they're used to. The mainland European kids also drink alcohol and drive bikes but don't die that much. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
car720 Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 They die in Spain on the end of a bull's horns. Too slow. Too slow. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigC Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Please don’t quote the sun not exactly the most reliable information plus with Thailand being so popular for tourists of coarse the accident rate and death rate is going to be higher plus allot of then don’t take precautions when traveling how many die due to no ones fault but their own? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnyT Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 25 minutes ago, BigC said: Please don’t quote the sun not exactly the most reliable information plus with Thailand being so popular for tourists of coarse the accident rate and death rate is going to be higher plus allot of then don’t take precautions when traveling how many die due to no ones fault but their own? A would have put you down as a typical Sun reader. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Easy Come Easy Go Posted March 29, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 29, 2018 These statistics are hardly cause for concern. More Brits die horse riding than they do coming to Thailand. Furthermore I'm English and I'd rather live in SE Asia than back in Blighty, and I have done for the last 8 years now. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfd101 Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 2 hours ago, DonnyT said: Surprised Australia is so high. Sun, desert, crocodiles. There are for instance beautiful swimming holes in the deep north, lovely on a 38C day. They also have big signs in multiple languages saying that swimming here is forbidden because of the BIG salties (salt water crocodiles, metres long) ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tradewind777 Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 1 hour ago, BigC said: Please don’t quote the sun not exactly the most reliable information plus with Thailand being so popular for tourists of coarse the accident rate and death rate is going to be higher plus allot of then don’t take precautions when traveling how many die due to no ones fault but their own? I hope you didn’t write this then go ride a m/c. You’re a likely stat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossy Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 (edited) Typical Brits . . . taking 'Swinging From the Chandelier' to new heights, when they throw a Thai party. Edited March 29, 2018 by Ossy clarity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer90210 Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 (edited) Thai/Cambodia Road dynamics could be considered ....but reckless, careless or foolish attitudes from tourists/expats (of any nationality) would mainly be at fault. Edited March 29, 2018 by observer90210 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justfine Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Destination isn't the problem. It's the class of traveller. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirineou Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 in other related news, More sick people die in hospitals than in bars, so when you get sick go to a Pub, much better chance to survive there. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justfine Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 1 minute ago, sirineou said: in other related news, More sick people die in hospitals than in bars, so when you get sick go to a Pub, much better chance to survive there. Even less in 7/11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Staying in is my new going out cheaper and safer unfortunately not to exciting . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duanebigsby Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 30 minutes ago, mfd101 said: Sun, desert, crocodiles. There are for instance beautiful swimming holes in the deep north, lovely on a 38C day. They also have big signs in multiple languages saying that swimming here is forbidden because of the BIG salties (salt water crocodiles, metres long) ... 99 attacks, not even a third of which were fatal, by salties since 1971 isn't really significant compared with tourist deaths in Thailand is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franko666 Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 3 hours ago, DonnyT said: They are dangerous places. Surprised Australia is so high. Swimming in the Ocean in Australia requires plenty of skills that aren't taught in many Countries. Also keeping up with the locals can be dangerous endeavour for many tourists too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khun Ed Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 They should have looked at Isla De Margarita, Venezuela or Caracas. It would be one in 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanleycoin Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 (edited) 4 hours ago, Just1Voice said: Come on, Thailand. A little more work and you can claim this #1 spot just like you did road accidents. All they need is, A little, Dedication. Come on you can do it Thailand. Edited March 29, 2018 by stanleycoin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 50 minutes ago, mfd101 said: Sun, desert, crocodiles. There are for instance beautiful swimming holes in the deep north, lovely on a 38C day. They also have big signs in multiple languages saying that swimming here is forbidden because of the BIG salties (salt water crocodiles, metres long) ... you have to be literate to read them 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsensam Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 17 minutes ago, Franko666 said: Swimming in the Ocean in Australia requires plenty of skills that aren't taught in many Countries. Also keeping up with the locals can be dangerous endeavour for many tourists too. indeed. my sister emigrated to the northern beaches, one of the first things her husband did was tell me how to get out of a rip tide and what a red back spider looked like... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanleycoin Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 (edited) 3 minutes ago, samsensam said: indeed. my sister emigrated to the northern beaches, one of the first things her husband did was tell me how to get out of a rip tide and what a red back spider looked like... Did it, have a Red Back ? Edited March 29, 2018 by stanleycoin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natway09 Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Young Brits,,,, not surprising,,, you need half a brain to survive in these countries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 30 minutes ago, Franko666 said: Swimming in the Ocean in Australia requires plenty of skills that aren't taught in many Countries. Also keeping up with the locals can be dangerous endeavour for many tourists too. getting a beer gut is a dangerous endeavour? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 33 minutes ago, duanebigsby said: 99 attacks, not even a third of which were fatal, by salties since 1971 isn't really significant compared with tourist deaths in Thailand is it? around 30 people would think this is quite significant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anon789561 Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 the aussies are out in force on this one haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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