Bangkok Podcast 15: Is Bangkok Safe?

Bangkok is a sprawling, steamy city of roughly 8 million that can
give any other metropolis a run for its money. Naturally, crime
and violence are a reality of everyday life, although not on the
same scale as other notorious places like Rio de Janeiro, New
York or Johannesburg. Despite this, one of the most common
questions we get is: is Bangkok safe? 


The short answer to this question is: yes, Bangkok overall is a
very safe city. However, living here does require a certain
amount of street smarts and a bit of knowledge about how things
in Thailand work if you're to navigate successfully around the
odd pitfall. On this episode, Tony and Greg talk about their
experiences trying to avoid crime and violence, give a few sage
tips on what to do if something does go awry, and share a few of
their personal encounters with the ugly side of living in a huge
city.


Tony also vents about Google's dominance over online advertising,
and Greg talks about his trip on the new Suvarnabhumi Airport
Rail Link (SARL) and ponders whether people will choose to avoid
the taxis for the new electric rail system.