Is Southeast Asia safer than Europe?

Either Europe or Southeast Asia would be safe enough as long as you use common sense and avoid behavior that would be risky even in your own country. Researching your actual destinations regarding specific issues (road safety, scams, endemic diseases, etc.) will further decrease your risks.



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The trends in the world in terms of safe countries show that Europe is the safest region, followed by the Asia-Pacific region, and then North America.

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By and large, with the application of some common sense, Southeast Asia is a safe region for travel.

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Chiang Mai has been consistently named the safest city in Southeast Asia according to Numbeo's Safety Index between 2020 and 2023. Chiang Mai scored 75.5 points in the 2023 report, putting it three points ahead of its nearest rival.

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Cambodia was by far the top answer in our poll and a popular choice among staff members and Rough Guides Twitter followers alike. The poll was dominated by Southeast Asian countries proving that friendly people reside in this part of the world.

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As determined by the Global Peace Index, Iceland ranked as the safest country in Europe. Iceland, Denmark, and Ireland ranked as the three safest countries in the world. In contrast, the index ranked Afghanistan as the world's most dangerous country, with Yemen and Syria second and third from bottom.

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I want to emphasize that I have not felt physically threatened while traveling in Indonesia, but I do feel generally safer in Thailand. If this is your first time traveling alone in this part of the world, Thailand might make you feel safer and more comfortable.

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Both countries are very safe for tourists. It's very unlikely that you experience any kind of violent crime in Thailand or in Malaysia. However, statistics show that Malaysia is slightly safer than Thailand. The biggest threat to tourists is probably road safety.

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Is Thailand safer than India? In terms of safety, Thailand does have a reputation for being relatively safer than India as you can backpack across the country without any fear.

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