@@itsalexbentley If you're showing off your tattoos by wearing sleeveless shirts, you might get looks and maybe be asked to leave from some venues, but that doesn't equate to being unsafe. Also Korea and Singapore is just as safe as Japan, and there's less stigma against tattoos in those countries. I will say this though, Thais have a more welcoming attitude towards foreigners. Japanese and Koreans do not necessarily like foreigners that much and want little to do with you. But again, this has nothing to do with safety. By all measures, Japan, Korea and Singapore are light years ahead of Thailand in terms of safety.
Totally agree. I have lived 23 years here in Bangkok and have never experienced or been a victim of a crime. I think its because Thai culture isn't confrontational. Hence pick pockets and bag snatching is the worst that could happen in the streets.
I agree Thailand has very good healthcare and it's extremely affordable even at top tier private hospitals. You can take comfort in knowing that, but that shouldn't make you feel "safer" in Thailand than you would in Japan, Korea or Singapore. You have to consider the fact that the chances of you getting seriously injured in Thailand is astronomically higher due to the crazy traffic and lack of cohesion on the roads. Entire families riding on scooters without helmets going the wrong way at 70km/h not only endangers themselves but you and others as well. Every time I need to cross roads in Thailand, I literally fear for my life. In fact, the number one biggest fear I have in Thailand isn't crime, but it's actually traffic.
I've lived here for 20 years. I've never heard of this myth that has always surrounded Thailand that its somehow unsafe. I think the prevalence of this myth is a myth in itself.
LOL these little zoomers need everything to be safe and sterile. So precious! As a Gen-X guy (we played with glass as children) I find this funny as hell. I live in thailand, and I go around deathly afraid of everything LOL. The dried squid is especially menacing.
what a load of nonsense. Thailand has a reputation as being a war zone? No, Thailand has a reputation for being one of the safest countries on earth. The only safer countries are those 5 or 6 countries you mentioned at the beginning that you said weren’t safer than Thailand.
Not seen a fight? Sure your in thailand. If your phone goes you can usually get it back for a price.(finders fee). Have an accident and your fucked. Ps 3 years and cant say hello in a respectful way?
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Thailand safer than Japan??????? Pleeeeeeeeze.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
yea, thats total nonsense.
not if you're a tattood mfer like me
the real insult was saying it's safer than singapore that's literally the safest country in asia
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@@itsalexbentley If you're showing off your tattoos by wearing sleeveless shirts, you might get looks and maybe be asked to leave from some venues, but that doesn't equate to being unsafe. Also Korea and Singapore is just as safe as Japan, and there's less stigma against tattoos in those countries.
I will say this though, Thais have a more welcoming attitude towards foreigners. Japanese and Koreans do not necessarily like foreigners that much and want little to do with you. But again, this has nothing to do with safety. By all measures, Japan, Korea and Singapore are light years ahead of Thailand in terms of safety.
17 years here and never a moments trouble ,you picked a good place to live Alex.
Gen-Z (zoomers) are such a coddled little generation...its pathetic.
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I saw a bad fight in Thailand amongst the Russians. Horrible. 😞
Totally agree. I have lived 23 years here in Bangkok and have never experienced or been a victim of a crime. I think its because Thai culture isn't confrontational. Hence pick pockets and bag snatching is the worst that could happen in the streets.
Those damn tik-tok drivers! 😅
& without a meter the Tok-Tiks up a hefty bill....
I agree Thailand has very good healthcare and it's extremely affordable even at top tier private hospitals. You can take comfort in knowing that, but that shouldn't make you feel "safer" in Thailand than you would in Japan, Korea or Singapore. You have to consider the fact that the chances of you getting seriously injured in Thailand is astronomically higher due to the crazy traffic and lack of cohesion on the roads. Entire families riding on scooters without helmets going the wrong way at 70km/h not only endangers themselves but you and others as well. Every time I need to cross roads in Thailand, I literally fear for my life. In fact, the number one biggest fear I have in Thailand isn't crime, but it's actually traffic.
why you say girly version of hello in thai language?
I've lived here for 20 years. I've never heard of this myth that has always surrounded Thailand that its somehow unsafe. I think the prevalence of this myth is a myth in itself.
First sensible comment here
LOL these little zoomers need everything to be safe and sterile. So precious! As a Gen-X guy (we played with glass as children) I find this funny as hell. I live in thailand, and I go around deathly afraid of everything LOL. The dried squid is especially menacing.
Sawadee kah? 😮
We've all made that mistake, lol.
@@designbydavid If Ladyboy say ok.
Everywhere in Asia is unsafe when it comes to driving.
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You don't say sawadee ka if you are a man, or are you another pronoun, if so
Nevermind🤪
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He doesnt speak a word of Thai...and has been here 3 years? He doesnt even know how to properly greet someone in Thai wtf?
what a load of nonsense. Thailand has a reputation as being a war zone? No, Thailand has a reputation for being one of the safest countries on earth. The only safer countries are those 5 or 6 countries you mentioned at the beginning that you said weren’t safer than Thailand.
i think we agree...
Maybe by Chinese tourists. Watch out for them, they are all over Thailand.
The indian tailor shops are WAY more annoying than the zero-dollar chinese tourists...they never get off their 100-person mega-busses anyway.
Not seen a fight? Sure your in thailand. If your phone goes you can usually get it back for a price.(finders fee). Have an accident and your fucked. Ps 3 years and cant say hello in a respectful way?