How safe is walking in Bangkok at midnight?

[Neeranam]

Never been mugged, even when legless drunk in 'dangerous' areas.

[cdemundo]

14 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

Incredibly safe. Likely 15x safer than Los Angeles or Miami. Never had an incident in all the years I am here. Pattaya is likely the least safe, if you allow yourself to get drunk, and encounter ladyboys. 

Yes very safe pretty much anytime.

Yes: "if you allow yourself to get drunk"

 

Muggers do perform victim selection.

I believe drunk people get extra points as desirable victims.

This from anecdotal evidence ("war stories" from friends, acquaintances, talkative strangers); and from reading between the lines of media reports of muggings and robberies.

It seems in the great majority of (admittedly rare) muggings the victims are drunk.

[bobandyson]

Mugging? Don't worry. You've more of a chance of waking up in the morning in a bath tub full of ice cubes minus your kidneys.

Or, crashing into Cinderella legging it down the road with only one glass slipper. (before midnite, no problem)

 

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[JimTripper]

On 4/16/2023 at 1:55 AM, spidermike007 said:

One of the reasons many of us love it here, is the security factor. In comparison to a rival spot like the PI, this is paradise. 

 

In the PI, the security situation is not very good. You always have to keep your eyes open, keep an eye on your back, and beware of robbery, home theft, and violence. It is rampant. I have many friends who live there, and they all say the same thing.

If you do get into an altercation with a Philippine man, or are getting robbed or harassed, unless you are a 6th degree sensei, do not fight back. An astonishing number of locals are well trained in the fighting arts. Many are good with sticks, knives, blades or any sort, and their hands, fists and feet. I have a friend who is a world class security consultant. He is a black belt in a few different martial arts. He says he can usually fight his way out of a gang of men, nearly anywhere in the world. Except in the PI. That is the only country he will NOT take an assignment.
The average guys there, can take down the average Westerner in five seconds. In Thailand few have those kinds of skills. Very few. And I am thankful for that! 
 

I doubt the op cares about the Philippines. There are plenty of dangerous locations.

[JimTripper]

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[JimTripper]

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[spidermike007]

13 hours ago, JimTripper said:

I doubt the op cares about the Philippines. There are plenty of dangerous locations.

Maybe. Maybe not. I think it is a useful comparison, considering the fact that the PI is a rival spot for some expats. 

[PETERTHEEATER]

Best have somebody with you. I recommend the 101st Airborne.

[chalawaan]

Safer than Memphis Tennessee, and probably Memphis Egypt too. 

[khunPer]

On 4/16/2023 at 4:22 AM, Goodboybkk said:

How safe is walking alone, for example, 500 meter from BTS station to your apartment/condo in Bangkok at midnight?

Have you been mugged?

Never, and I've walked many times in Bangkok around midnight and also little later. Probably also depending where – i.e., area – and if other people are around...????

[Menken]

On 4/16/2023 at 10:18 AM, ezzra said:

Well, if it's any indication my 91 years old grandmother is walking from her bus stop to her condo and midnight every night wearing expensive jewelleries a Chanel handbag and so far, so good.

Chanel handbag

 

Riding the bus

 

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[Liverpool Lou]

On 4/16/2023 at 10:46 AM, JimTripper said:

Never any problems but I would not walk near the africans that late. They might try to accost you sexually back in the room.

What?

[buick]

never had a problem.  living around asoke/sukumvit for 15+ yrs

[Hanuman2547]

Bangkok is much safer than many cities in the West night or day.  Women still need to be careful, especially at night and walking in dark sois.  

[MrJ2U]

Totally safe unless you fall into an open pit or pick up a lady boy by mistake. 

[paulbrow]

Having lived here well over 20 years, I can't say I've ever felt in danger. Certainly safer than NYC at midnight.

[newnative]

Likely safer than about anywhere in the US at that hour--I know as an American I feel safer here.

[JimTripper]

On 4/18/2023 at 7:40 AM, Liverpool Lou said:

What?

Some of the African sex workers can accost you sexually.