I want to travel to Thailand recently and would like to ask if it is safe now.

Although Thailand is not a dangerous country, it is still wise to remain vigilant, especially when traveling alone. In Thailand, theft is generally petty theft rather than violent robbery; tourists are much more likely to be stolen than robbed. Protect your valuables, don't carry too much cash, and beware of expert razors who use this tool to deftly cut bags open in crowded places.

All visitors should ensure that their rooms are securely locked and bolted at night. Check cheap rooms with thin walls for peepholes. We receive reports from time to time of incidents of theft occurring at hotels along Bangkok's Koh San Road and Koh Phangan.

However, when traveling by train and bus, be wary of strangers who enthusiastically offer you cigarettes, drinks or chocolate, especially in the south. Several tourists told us they woke up groggy and found their valuables gone. Tourists have also encountered incidents of friendly strangers in bars and prostitutes taking them to hotel rooms to poison food or drinks.

Armed robberies do occur in some remote areas of Thailand, but the risk is fairly low. Do not walk alone in remote areas at night. If you are going hiking in northern Thailand, be sure to go with someone.

In the past few years, large-scale riots have occurred in Thailand's four southernmost provinces. There have been clashes between Muslim separatists and government forces in Songkhla, Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat. Although civilians and tourists are not their targets, there is always the possibility of being affected by the crossfire. exist. The government's crackdown has been severe and the violence shows no signs of stopping.