{
  "_license": "CC BY 4.0 — attribute SKETCH.WORLD (https://sketch.world) and link back if you use this data.",
  "_source": "https://sketch.world/thailand",
  "iso2": "TH",
  "name": "Thailand",
  "slug": "thailand",
  "updatedAt": "2026-07-11T02:41:00Z",
  "score": 74,
  "verdict": "go-attention",
  "confidence": "high",
  "subscores": {
    "crime": 71,
    "political": 78,
    "terrorism": 82,
    "health": 76,
    "nature": 62,
    "roads": 41,
    "scams": 48,
    "womenSolo": 66,
    "lgbtq": 81,
    "policeTrust": 55,
    "digital": 70
  },
  "delta7d": 2,
  "advisories": {
    "us": {
      "level": 2,
      "label": "Exercise increased caution",
      "url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/thailand-travel-advisory.html"
    },
    "uk": {
      "level": 1,
      "summary": "FCDO advises against all travel to the four southernmost provinces due to ongoing insurgency; normal precautions elsewhere.",
      "regionsAgainst": [
        "Yala",
        "Pattani",
        "Narathiwat",
        "parts of Songkhla"
      ],
      "url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/thailand"
    },
    "ca": {
      "level": 2,
      "url": "https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/thailand"
    },
    "au": {
      "level": 2,
      "url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/thailand"
    },
    "disagreement": 1
  },
  "regionFlags": [
    {
      "name": "Deep South (Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat, parts of Songkhla)",
      "level": "avoid",
      "reason": "Decades-long separatist insurgency; frequent bombings and shootings targeting security forces, occasionally civilians.",
      "sources": [
        "uk-fcdo",
        "us-state",
        "au-smartraveller"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "health": {
    "notices": [
      {
        "title": "Dengue fever — year-round risk, higher in rainy season (Jun–Oct)",
        "level": 2
      },
      {
        "title": "Japanese encephalitis — risk in rural/agricultural areas for longer stays",
        "level": 1
      }
    ],
    "vaccines": {
      "required": [],
      "recommended": [
        "Hepatitis A",
        "Typhoid",
        "Japanese Encephalitis (long stays)"
      ]
    },
    "tapWater": "no"
  },
  "entry": {
    "visaNote": "Visa exemption on arrival for most nationalities for stays up to 30-60 days depending on nationality and entry mode; longer stays require a visa in advance.",
    "passportValidityMonths": 6,
    "sources": [
      "https://www.thaievisa.go.th/",
      "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/thailand/entry-requirements"
    ]
  },
  "scams": [
    {
      "title": "\"The Grand Palace is closed today\" tuk-tuk scam",
      "body": "A friendly local tells you a major sight is closed for a holiday/prayer/cleaning, then offers a tuk-tuk to a \"better\" alternative — usually a commission-paying gem or tailor shop. The palace is not closed. Counter-move: walk to the gate yourself and check opening hours online before you leave your hotel.",
      "sources": [
        "osac",
        "reddit"
      ]
    },
    {
      "title": "Jet ski / rental damage scam",
      "body": "Return a rented jet ski or scooter and be told you damaged it, with a large cash payment demanded on the spot, sometimes with intimidation. Counter-move: photograph/video every rental in detail before you take it, and use a card, not a passport, as the deposit.",
      "sources": [
        "osac",
        "reddit"
      ]
    },
    {
      "title": "Gem and tailor \"good deal today only\" scam",
      "body": "Gems or custom suits sold at a steep 'wholesale' price that turn out to be worthless or never delivered as promised. Counter-move: never buy jewelry or clothing on a same-day pressure pitch, especially one a tuk-tuk driver steered you toward.",
      "sources": [
        "osac"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "laws": [
    {
      "title": "Lèse-majesté",
      "body": "Criticizing, insulting, or defaming the monarchy is a criminal offense carrying up to 15 years per count — this includes social media posts and shares, even from abroad in some prosecutions. Avoid the topic entirely in public and online.",
      "sources": [
        "us-state",
        "uk-fcdo"
      ]
    },
    {
      "title": "Cannabis is restricted again",
      "body": "After a period of decriminalization, recreational cannabis use and sale is restricted; possession without a valid medical justification/prescription can result in fines or prosecution. Do not assume the earlier decriminalized status still applies.",
      "sources": [
        "uk-fcdo"
      ]
    },
    {
      "title": "E-cigarettes and vapes are banned",
      "body": "Importing, possessing, or using e-cigarettes/vapes is illegal, with fines and confiscation reported at airports.",
      "sources": [
        "uk-fcdo",
        "au-smartraveller"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "streetWisdom": {
    "summary": "Most r/solotravel and r/Thailand threads agree Bangkok and the main tourist islands feel safe walking around even at night, with the real risks being scooter accidents (helmet laws barely enforced, insurance often invalid for foreigners without a Thai license), and the classic tuk-tuk/gem-shop hustles rather than violent crime.",
    "quotes": [
      {
        "text": "Nobody mugged me in three weeks but I watched two separate tourists get talked into the 'palace is closed' routine on the same day.",
        "sub": "r/solotravel",
        "url": "https://old.reddit.com/r/solotravel/"
      },
      {
        "text": "The scooter is the actual danger, not people. Wear the helmet, get the license, or just take Grab everywhere.",
        "sub": "r/Thailand",
        "url": "https://old.reddit.com/r/Thailand/"
      }
    ],
    "generatedAt": "2026-07-11"
  },
  "recentHeadlines": [],
  "whatChanged": "UK FCDO softened language on Phuket seasonal flooding risk; CDC dengue notice remains active for rainy season.",
  "practical": {
    "plug": [
      "A",
      "B",
      "C",
      "O"
    ],
    "voltage": 230,
    "drivingSide": "left",
    "emergency": {
      "police": "191",
      "ambulance": "1669",
      "tourist_police": "1155"
    },
    "simAdvice": "Prepaid tourist SIMs (AIS, dtac, True) are available at the airport and 7-Elevens; eSIM options exist for most major carriers.",
    "cashVsCard": "Cash still rules for street food, markets, and tuk-tuks; cards fine in malls and hotels. Carry small bills.",
    "tipping": "Not obligatory but appreciated; round up or leave 20-50 THB for good service."
  },
  "lgbtqLegal": {
    "status": "legal",
    "summary": "Legal since 1956. Thailand is one of Asia's most LGBTQ-friendly destinations and legalized same-sex marriage in 2025.",
    "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBTQ_rights_by_country_or_territory"
  },
  "receipts": [
    {
      "sourceId": "us-state",
      "url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/thailand-travel-advisory.html",
      "observedAt": "2026-07-10"
    },
    {
      "sourceId": "uk-fcdo",
      "url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/thailand",
      "observedAt": "2026-07-10"
    },
    {
      "sourceId": "ca-gac",
      "url": "https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/thailand",
      "observedAt": "2026-07-10"
    },
    {
      "sourceId": "au-smartraveller",
      "url": "https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/thailand",
      "observedAt": "2026-07-10"
    },
    {
      "sourceId": "osac",
      "url": "https://www.osac.gov/Content/Report/",
      "observedAt": "2026-07-01"
    }
  ]
}