peanutz
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If you are very pretty, it will not be safe. Every guy you meet will want to chase after you! LOL
Joke aside, Thailand is one of the safest countries you can head to and backpack own your own. The other country will be Singapore where I am, cause you can cover it in one day and have left before anything can happen.
Sooorry.
Fact is, as some of the people who knew Thailand had answered, the zthais are a very hospitable lot, and not for the tourist money only, they may even put you up in their home if you need to. At no charge even. They are always intrigued by foreigners who want to explore their country, which they feel is pretty common looking and nothing exceptional. More so by a lady backpacker, alone some more.
I had coached a single lady backpacker last year on her trip and she had a good time backpacking by herself. She did not have any untoward experience and I believr you can too.
You need to work out a plan as to where you want to go. Or even what kind of scenery you would like to see. Run through http://www.tourismthailand.org for country information and the attractions you would like to visit, the provinces. Even off the tourist track is also possible.
If you want, you can write to me at thaitourinfo@yahoo.com and I can help recommend a plan based on your itinerary and how to travel too.
It is always good to be traveling through the outlying provinces to see the real Thailand.
Do enjoy yourself there. |
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nowhereman
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yes it is, try going to Khao San Road in Bangkok when you get here, lots of backpackers stay in that area, good chance you can met up with others. Just pick your friends wisely, don't get involved in drugs and if something seems too good to be true, it is. those who said don't go, i assure you they never been to thailand. |
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Georgia
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oooooo, no I don't think that sounds very safe. To be honest, I don't think backpacking anywhere alone is a good idea. But a foreign country known for its problems with prostitution, trafficking, etc....
Is this a joke? |
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cristina
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I think it will be safe if you meet up with other travellers. I understand there are bulletin boards in guesthouses and other backpackers are looking for a travelling companion.
I'm going to Thailand by myself also. I've read all I can about the do's and dont's. Places to see etc... I've travelled by myself also early this year to HK and parts of China. It was fun and I never felt threatened or scared in any of my journey. I hope i'll have the same experience in Thailand. I heard lots of stories of being scammed so just be careful.
I'll be in Thailand in November, probably you want to accompany me? We can always find other groups to go with. |
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lizo0110
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I sadly don't think it's safe to backpack alone anywhere in the world. Keep working on your friends. Maybe check out some travel agencies and see if they have groups of something that do something similar. Would you consider going for only two weeks? Maybe then a friend would be more willing to go. Or see if one friend would go for two weeks then another friend for another two. |
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knettle17
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First of all Fabs83 obviously judges the world only by what she sees in movies. Secondly, everyone who said "no" is effing lame, and has no idea what they're talking about. I was in Thailand by myself (22 year old female) for 6 weeks this year. I found everyone exeedingly friendly and helpful. The only thing that you have to watch out for people trying to over charge you. |
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bruin1144
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I've lived in Thailand off and on for a long time and have met plenty of women travelling alone. You'll meet plenty of travel buddies while you're there. As others have said, be careful and don't do stupid things. The same goes for guys travelling alone too. Stick to the touristy islands and you'll be fine. It's a beautiful place. The Thais are on average very nice. It's the cheap *** backpackers that you have to worry about with your valuables. One of the worst places for being robbed is the Full Moon party in Koh Phangan. So if you're there, be smart. Cheap hippie backpackers are a LOT worse than the locals. The Thais make too much money off of tourism to jeapordize their income by taking advantage of one person. Enjoy yourself, be safe, and have fun. |
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Whitehawk
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Its as safe a place as any in the world.
The thai are a great people who would show you great hospitality. The country is beautiful and relatively safe in the major cities like Bangkok. Just exercise precautions and commonsense and you'll be ok. |
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c q
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only if you wish to dance on a brass pole |
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The_Mouse
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Yes - as long as you also exercise some safety precautions and keep common sense about travelling alone. As long as you understand that many people has travelled alone to Thailand and has no problem DOES NOT mean you will NEVER come across problems there.
A good idea is to register with smarttraveller.gov.au
Just take care.. do travel "alone" but with a crowd of others who are also travelling "alone".
Do some research first. Don' t go there "blind" and be naive. And dont assume everyone you meet has good intentions.
Many good answers already but also go to this link below. It is the same question but about Bangkok rather than Thailnad in general. But the principles are the same.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ahn8MfR8WvWyM8DGg4A78X3ty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20070713075740AAJjZ49
Have a great trip. |
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Textpert
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Yes, it is absolutely safe enough to go alone to Thailand.
Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang mai are relateively safe.
Just avoid going onto roads alone at night after 11 pm, though it is also acceptable but just be on the safer side.
And if you are not sure, I am going there too - meet me there :) ;) |
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African Farmer
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Yes, Thailand is safe enough.
In any case, you're unlikely to do much travelling alone. Upon checking in to your hostel or guest house, you'll meet other backpackers with whom you can hook up. |
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dave o
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It's not ideal,but you should be ok.A group trip would be better though.Go on to www.kohsamui.org for the picture gallery and try to convince your mates again |
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bluey421
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gosh i thought a lot of ppl is doing backpacking.. but yes they might be doing in group... but i think thailand is ok.. but u must be careful about your valuable.... and south thailand might not be safe although u hear less violence there... but generally the ppl there are quite helpful unless u met those scheming ppl. |
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daddybear
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better to travel with a friend - lone females always attract the wrong type of attention no matter what country, also the accommodation is charged by the room so 2 can go as cheap as one. |
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Adam
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What are u out of your mind? Its not safe anywhere in the world to do that...geeesh... |
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♥ jen ♥
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i personally wouldnt do it
why not try a tour with lots of other people
my sister went to france that way, and she is off to italy in 2 weeks time the same. She meets lots of people and has a great safe time |
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dkk_lil_88
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no you should not go alone in foreign countrries like Thailand.First, you dont know how to speak the language to ask for directions and read teh map easily.
You have to have a tour agency to go with you. |
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light star girl
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Yes it is safe.
The Thais are generally friendly and a non violent, Buddhist people... and Thailand has a huge tourism industry. You will meet other travellers quickly, and if you want to, can hook up with others in the same places - so you won't be alone for long.
A word of warning - you are more likely to be robbed than anything other crime. Drugging is a popular way of robbing tourists, and many people have been scammed this way.
Just be alert and be aware and you'll be fine. Don't be fooled by scams (buying gemstones is a big one that has fleeced many a tourist of thousands of dollars!) And make sure you take care of your valuables, lock them in your bag, or in a safe if you can. Some rooms have been broken into - depending on where you are.
And, if anyone seems 'overly friendly' and offers you drinks, or to accompany you to places - you might be right to refuse (I would, even if they seem genuine and friendly). Trust your instincts.
You don't need to be paranoid - just careful.
I'm 32 and a female, and travelling to Bangkok this weekend from Sydney. I've been before - but I have absolutely no qualms about it... I'd rather be alone there than in some Western cities alone at night!
Have a great trip - you'll love it! Thailand is great! |
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rico suave
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no
It is never safe for a female to hike alone rare eceptions like the Appallation trail is a good place during Through season. |
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erlish
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Generally NOT advisable to backpack ALONE in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia... it only takes one incident to lose a life. Just not worth it! |
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Scrivley
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Why Not |
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speechless
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Which part of Thailand? the southern part shouldn't be a problem |
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becesque
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I don't think it's safe for anyone to backpack anywhere alone. It's a dangerous enough endeavour when you're in a group, but there is absolutley no safety net when you're out on your own. |
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fabs83
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No its not safe. Didnt you watch Brokedown Palace? |
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corpsusmarine
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HELL NO!!!!!!!! Asians, hello!!!! Psychopaths, their hobbies are flying planes into ships! |
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