Is Bangkok a dangerous city?

[1fortheroad]

after all the good replies to my other question ; https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197897-how-much-money-do-you-need-to-live-comfortably-in-bangkok/who 

 

 

For people live there do you ever feel in danger in Bangkok?

 

My opinion generally is that Thailand is very safe for foreigners and crime against foreigners is actually quite rare.

 

Sure, the roads are dangerous etc but on the whole it is pretty safe.

 

Is Bangkok a dangerous city?

[Salerno]

No.

[jvs]

3 minutes ago, Salerno said:

No.

I agree.

 

[HashBrownHarry]

4 minutes ago, jvs said:

I agree.

 

i agree too.

 

[Stocky]

9 minutes ago, HashBrownHarry said:

i agree too.

 

Me too

[tonray]

24 minutes ago, 1fortheroad said:

Is Bangkok a dangerous city?

In only feel the need to hide my walllet when my GF arrives home with a sneaky smile and asks..."why don't we go out tonight ?"

[OneMoreFarang]

Normally it's not dangerous. 

But it always depends on how people behave.

I.e. in other nations you might get away with slamming the door of a taxi and telling the driver to f#$# o##. You shouldn't try that in Bangkok.

In short: Watch your mouth! Otherwise it can get very fast very bloody.

[tgw]

58 minutes ago, 1fortheroad said:

after all the good replies to my other question ; https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1197897-how-much-money-do-you-need-to-live-comfortably-in-bangkok/who 

 

 

For people live there do you ever feel in danger in Bangkok?

 

My opinion generally is that Thailand is very safe for foreigners and crime against foreigners is actually quite rare.

 

Sure, the roads are dangerous etc but on the whole it is pretty safe.

 

Is Bangkok a dangerous city?

 

I've visited many different spots in Bangkok and I would say it's safe at any time of the day and night.

Not dangerous at all if you behave like a sane person, stay away from drugs, don't trust strangers and don't start arguments.

[FritsSikkink]

No

[nikmar]

Never had a problem. However, that doesnt mean that I stpo keeping my wits about me.

[Pmbkk]

I lived in Silom/Sathorn and never saw any trouble over many years. Travelled around quite a bit, again no trouble. I also live in London and I'm sure it's the same as every other city in the world, if you want to find it you can....

[brewsterbudgen]

I'd say extremely safe.  Unless you're a drunken <deleted> who goes around looking for trouble!

[OneMoreFarang]

I agree in general Bangkok is safe. But don't count on it.

A friend, about 70 years old, walked one night back from Soi Cowboy to his apartment in Sukhumvit Soi 22.

He was attacked by one or two guys (sorry I don't remember) and was stabbed at least 20 times with a knife.

The attacked didn't first ask him for money. He just started to stab him.

Luckily a taxi driver saw this and he brought my friend to a hospital. He was there a couple of days in the ICU, survived, and maybe a month later he was mostly fine again.

This incident didn't make the news.

The good news is that is the only incident like that which I ever heard about. But the bad news is obviously it can happen. My friend looks like a harmless old man. He doesn't look especially rich and I am sure he didn't provoke anybody. It just happend. And that tells me: It can happen to all of us. Mostly Bangkok is safe - mostly.

[Why Me]

Incredibly safe. Unless, of course, you are looking for contraband. In which case the risk is getting busted by the cops. Violent crime is pretty much unheard of. I've been here 18 years working with Thais and farangs, partake of the nightlife yet never heard one tale of woe.

 

 

[ChipButty]

I lived on Sukhumvit soi 2 for 3 years, got raped a few times

[Nout]

No.

[varun]

Very dangerous. 

The moment you give in to "welcome welcoomme", "you buy me dink" or "hansum man",

it's all downhill from there

 

[mr mr]

2 hours ago, brewsterbudgen said:

I'd say extremely safe.  Unless you're a drunken <deleted> who goes around looking for trouble!

 

so a large portion of the posters here ? 

[Chongalulu]

20 hours ago, ChipButty said:

I lived on Sukhumvit soi 2 for 3 years, got raped a few times

How much did you have to pay to achieve those aims ? ???? 

[AgMech Cowboy]

It is safe, but as in any place/city/state/country there are always exceptions. Bad things do happen. No one mentioned it here, but I've read the Thong Lor area can be unsafe, but more so due to the police. A friend of mine lived in Bangkok for 20 plus years and one night crossing the entrance to Soi Sukhumvit 3/1 he was tripped by some 'individuals' and mugged (really nice shiners in both eyes), but he was a Scotsman and they didn't get his money ????. We at our company were all surprised at the attack. So, yes, most of us consider Bangkok as safe, but... sh_t can happen.

[NoshowJones]

23 hours ago, tgw said:

 

I've visited many different spots in Bangkok and I would say it's safe at any time of the day and night.

Not dangerous at all if you behave like a sane person, stay away from drugs, don't trust strangers and don't start arguments.

and stay sober.

[NoshowJones]

20 hours ago, Nout said:

No.

I agree.

Edited December 25, 2020 by possum1931

[flbkk]

Only in the upscale Thong area, where you may be accosted by the police. 

[from the home of CC]

21 hours ago, ChipButty said:

I lived on Sukhumvit soi 2 for 3 years, got raped a few times

I thought he said he wanted to marry you?

[worgeordie]

The roads are,and that applies to the most of Thailand...

regards Worgeordie

[PGSan]

On 12/24/2020 at 12:19 PM, 1fortheroad said:

Sure, the roads are dangerous 

Don’t see how they can be, nothing dangerous about roads full of stationery cars!   Ah, but the bikes! 

[tgw]

2 hours ago, possum1931 said:

and stay sober.

 

yes, for people who lose control when drunk, better stay sober!

[bkk6060]

There are some beggars and "you are a lucky man" fools who are annoying.  But, never thought of it as dangerous at all.

[Pilotman]

It's not my kind of place, but Bangkok is probably one of the safest Cities in the World. 

[Destiny1990]

The air pollution in Bangkok is very dangerous !