Thailand Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Thailand
US State Department Travel Advisory
Exercise Increased Caution
Updated July 25, 2025
Thailand recorded 4.8 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2011, a rate that is moderate by global standards. That places Thailand #70 of 195 countries by homicide rate, compared with the Asia average of 2.0 per 100,000 and a world average of 5.2. Homicide rates have fallen 39% over the past decade (from 7.9 in 2001). For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Thailand at Level 2 of 4: Exercise Increased Caution.
Homicide Rate
4.8 /100k
Safety Rank
#126 of 195
Travel Advisory
Level 2 of 4
Data Year
2011
Homicide Rate Trend (1990-2011)
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people. Homicide rates have fallen 39% over the past decade (from 7.9 in 2001). Source: UNODC via World Bank.
How Thailand Compares
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, latest available year per country.
Who Is Affected
In Thailand, the homicide rate for men is 5.8× higher than the rate for women — 6.5 vs 1.1 per 100,000 (2014).
Homicide victims per 100,000 of each sex. Source: UNODC via World Bank.
Armed Conflict Context
Thailand has recorded battle-related deaths in recent years. Conflict deaths are counted separately from homicides — a country can have a moderate crime rate but significant conflict risk, and travel advisories weigh both.
Battle-Related Deaths
35(2024)
Military Spending
1.1% GDP(2024)
Safety for Travelers
Summary of the current US State Department advisory for Thailand:
The advisory level was increased to Level 2. An area of increased risk was added. The advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution in Thailand due to risk of unrest . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel to : Areas along the Cambodian and Thai border due to armed conflict. Advisory summary : Exercise increased caution due to civil unrest associated with ongoing insurgent activities in the Yala, Pattani, and Narathiwat provinces.
Level 1
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 2
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 3
Reconsider Travel
Level 4
Do Not Travel
About This Data
Homicide figures are intentional homicides per 100,000 people, compiled by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and published by the World Bank (indicator VC.IHR.PSRC.P5). Homicide is the most reliably comparable crime statistic across countries because definitions of other offences (assault, theft, robbery) vary widely between national legal systems and reporting practices.
Travel advisory levels are issued by the US Department of State and updated continuously. They reflect risks to travelers including crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health, and natural disasters — not only crime rates. Countries report crime data with different lags; the most recent available year is shown for each metric.
Thailand Population & Demographics
Population of 71,668,011, growth trends, economy, and more.
Crime & Safety in Neighboring Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Thailand safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Thailand at Level 2 of 4 (Exercise Increased Caution). The homicide rate of 4.8 per 100,000 is moderate by global standards.
What is the crime rate in Thailand?
Thailand has an intentional homicide rate of 4.8 per 100,000 people (2011, World Bank/UNODC), ranking #70 of 195 countries.
What is the US travel advisory level for Thailand?
Thailand is currently at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Advisory levels range from Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) to Level 4 (Do Not Travel).
How does crime in Thailand compare to other countries?
Thailand's homicide rate of 4.8 per 100,000 is below the world average of 5.2 and above the Asia average of 2.0.