Is Koh Kood safe?
Very quiet and safe. Boat crossings in rough seas, steep tracks and being far from hospitals are the main risks; crime is very low.
Key facts
- SoloSquare safety rating: 4/5, safe with normal care.
- US travel advisory: Level 1: Exercise normal precautions, updated 2026-07-06.
- Homicide rate in Thailand: 4.8 per 100,000 people (2011, UNODC via World Bank).
- Road deaths in Thailand: 32.2 per 100,000 people a year (2019, WHO).
- Emergency numbers: Police 191 · Ambulance 1669 · Fire 199 · Tourist police 1155.
Safety in Koh Kood at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Crime | Very low; occasional petty theft from unattended bags or rooms. There is almost no nightlife. |
| At night | Very quiet after 9 pm. Carry a torch; many tracks are unlit and taxis are not available. |
| Solo women | Very comfortable for solo women. The island is quiet; carry a torch at night and book transfers in advance. |
| Other risks | Rough seas and cancelled boats May–Oct; Steep dirt tracks and few street lights; Remote location, far from hospitals |
Scams, areas and local laws
Common scams
- Boat or taxi operators charging more than posted fares
- Accommodation listings that don't match what you find
- Tours claiming 'private' but joining groups
Take care
- Boat crossings in rough seas: overloaded or poorly maintained boats
- Steep dirt tracks between bays: loose gravel and crashes
Calmer areas to stay
Laws visitors break by accident
- Criticising or mocking the monarchy (lèse-majesté) carries 3–15 years in prison per count
- Vapes and e-cigarettes are illegal; fines, arrests and bribe demands happen
- Since mid-2025 cannabis is legally sold only on prescription; smoking it in public can be fined
How Koh Kood compares in Thailand
| Place | Safety |
|---|---|
| Sukhothai | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Bangkok | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Phuket | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Chiang Mai | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Koh Samui | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Krabi | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Koh Phi Phi | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Koh Phangan | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Pai | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Koh Tao | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Hua Hin | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Chiang Rai | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Ayutthaya | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Koh Lanta | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Railay | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Kanchanaburi | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Koh Chang | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Khao Lak | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Koh Samet | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Koh Lipe | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Khao Yai | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Khao Sok | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Kata Beach | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Jomtien | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Rawai | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Udon Thani | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Koh Kood | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Pattaya | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Patong | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Hat Yai | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
Quick answers
Is Koh Kood safe for solo female travelers?
Very comfortable for solo women. The island is quiet; carry a torch at night and book transfers in advance.
Is Koh Kood safe at night?
Very quiet after 9 pm. Carry a torch; many tracks are unlit and taxis are not available.
What is the crime rate in Koh Kood?
Very low; occasional petty theft from unattended bags or rooms. There is almost no nightlife. Nationally, Thailand records 4.8 homicides per 100,000 people a year (2011).
What number do I call in an emergency in Koh Kood?
Police 191 · Ambulance 1669 · Fire 199 · Tourist police 1155.
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Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Tourism Authority of Thailand: Trat
- Bangkok Airways (Trat)
- Bangkok Hospital Trat
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
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