Safety info for Safety & Police:
General: Reasonable in tourist areas.
Watch Out: Avoid residential areas at night.
Scams: Overpriced bar touts.
Stay smart, stay safe.
Solo travel in Safety & Police
Started by BangkokVet · 2 Mar 2026 · 564 views
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4 Mar 2026 at 04:06
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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5 Mar 2026 at 18:54
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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9 Mar 2026 at 06:24
Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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10 Mar 2026 at 22:40
Not sure I agree about that area. I found the outskirts to be better value.
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11 Mar 2026 at 03:28
Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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12 Mar 2026 at 03:15
Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try using a different site next time.
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12 Mar 2026 at 07:42
How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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13 Mar 2026 at 05:10
Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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14 Mar 2026 at 12:32
I'd also recommend downloading Grab before you go. Essential.
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14 Mar 2026 at 18:33
Adding my experience from February.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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16 Mar 2026 at 20:14
Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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18 Mar 2026 at 09:36
Agreed on all points. Make sure to get a local SIM.
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19 Mar 2026 at 04:27
With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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19 Mar 2026 at 21:47
Adding my experience from February.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
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Quick question — how was the wifi?
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23 Mar 2026 at 05:57
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since last year. Current prices are actually lower than what's described here.
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