Ekamai

Bangkok, Thailand

Overall Safety
Good
3.7 / 5
Based on 12 Safety Metrics
Summary

Ekamai is part of Bangkok's upscale nightlife scene with nice cafes during the day and trendy bars at night. It's safe but expensive, and the crowd tends to be wealthy and educated locals.

Local hotspot with trendy venuesUpscale nightlife sceneYoung, affluent crowdCharming cafes and eateriesPart of prestigious Thonglor corridor
Details

Ekamai is Bangkok's upscale neighborhood where wealthy young Thais hang out, making it very safe for solo female travelers. During the day, you'll find excellent coffee shops where locals conduct business in fluent English - a comfortable environment for solo women to work or relax. The Gateway Ekamai shopping center connects directly to the BTS and has everything from international brands to good food courts. Nightlife here is upscale and secure, with heavy security at every venue and English-speaking staff used to international guests. The clientele is educated professionals and wealthy locals, so you'll feel safer than in typical bar districts. The whole area has excellent lighting, regular security patrols, and a sophisticated atmosphere. It's pricier than other areas, but you're paying for safety and quality. Solo women report feeling very comfortable here both day and night.

Safety Ratings

Daytime Safety

Excellent

Night Walking Safety

Good

Harassment Risk

Low

Public Transport Safety

Good

Pickpocketing Risk

Low

Scam Risk

Low

Police Visibility

Good

Emergency Services

Good

Evening Venues

Good

Solo Dining

Excellent

Drug Activity

Low

Homelessness Visibility

Low

Getting By in English

Good
Recommended Places

Cafes

  • Common Ground
  • Cafe Hopping

Restaurants

  • Nahm
  • Sühring

Bars

  • Echelon Bangkok
  • Havana Social

Other Spots

  • Gateway Ekamai
  • Ekamai Bus Terminal
Impressions & Tips

"Local hotspot with nice cafes that are good for solo travelers"

"Part of the upscale nightlife scene with trendy clubs and bars"

"Good place to see Bangkok's more sophisticated side"

"Safe area with a wealthy, educated crowd"

"Good for solo coffee and dining"

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