Bangkok has been ranked first globally for pickpocketing and scams in 2025, according to Compare the Market, reported by VN Express. The Thai capital recorded 2.84 pickpocketing incidents per 1,000 visitor reviews, ranking it as the fourth worst city globally for pickpocketing. However, Bangkok tops the global list for scams, with 6.99 scam-related mentions per 1,000 reviews. In total, crimes related to tourism reached 9.82 mentions per 1,000 visitor reviews. Bangkok received an overall score of