Over recent years there have been instances of civil and political unrest resulting in large demonstrations and in some cases violence.
Secure Ground Transportation Bangkok Most criminal activity is limited to “non-confrontational” street crimes (pickpocketing, purse snatching, jewelry-schemes, tourism fraud, credit card theft).
Foreigners have had items snatched by thieves on motorbikes when walking along busy streets.
Read More... Western tourists have been victims of vicious, unprovoked attacks by individuals and gangs in Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, and Koh Tao.
Attacks have also occurred in other tourist districts in Thailand including Chiang Mai, Pattaya and Krabi.