Embassy of Thailand in Washington, D.C., United States; address 1024 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W., Suite 401, 20007, Washington; phone +12023324500. Head of…
Head of mission: Mr. Suriya Chindawongse, Ambassador (as of 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. R. William Ide, III, Honorary Consul General (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr Joseph Milano, Honorary Consul General (as of 2015)
Head of mission: W. Forrest Smith, Honorary Consul General (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr Donald W. Ringsby, Honorary Consul General (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr Wolfgang F. Kiessling, Honorary Consul General (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Ms Patricia Younger, Honorary Consul General (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Ms Maria D. Sariol, Honorary Consul General (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mrs. Katanawadee Kalayanamit, Consul-General (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Thailand, 10 Dec 2024)
Head of mission: Miss Somjai Taphaopong, Consul-General (as listed in the diplomatic list of Thailand, 10 Dec 2024)
Head of mission: Miss Somjai Taphaopong, Consul-General (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Thailand, 10 Dec 2024)
Head of mission: Choi Kang Yong, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Nicholas J. Stanley, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Thailand offers a vibrant culture, warm hospitality, rich history, delicious cuisine, and beautiful beaches, making it an appealing destination for many travelers. While it attracts a diverse range of international visitors, it ranks modestly in terms of overall tourist arrivals. Among the 33.5 million Americans who travel abroad annually, a portion may find Thailand an interesting destination to explore.
Thailand is generally considered a safe destination for tourists from the United States. According to the Global Peace Index, Thailand ranks 73rd out of 160 countries, which is significantly better than the United States, ranked 130th. In terms of safety statistics, the murder rate in Thailand is 4.9 per 100,000 people, lower than the United States, which has a rate of 6.8. Specifically, female murder rates are also lower in Thailand (1.2) compared to the U.S. (2.9). When looking at organized crime, Thailand has a lower score for mafia groups (1.5) compared to the U.S. (5.0), indicating less influence from such organizations. However, some areas such as human trafficking and drug trade show higher indices for Thailand than the U.S., suggesting that while overall safety is good, certain risks do exist. Overall, while tourists should always exercise caution, Thailand is relatively safe compared to the United States based on various crime statistics.
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