SINGAPORE, 4 November 2026: Chiang Mai ranks first in ASEAN and 18th globally in the latest NUMBEO safety index, surpassing Bangkok and Singapore.
The Serbian data research website NUMBEO recently released its mid-2026 data on the world’s safest cities. NUMBEO is a large-scale quality-of-life database that collects and publishes data on the cost of living, quality of life, and safety in cities worldwide.
The data shows that Chiang Mai, Thailand, remains the safest city in Thailand, ranking first among Southeast Asian (ASEAN) cities, 10th in Asia, and 18th globally, with a safety index of 78.0.
The top 10 safest cities in ASEAN
1. Chiang Mai, Thailand: 78.0
2. Singapore: 77.7
3. Davao, Philippines: 71.2
4. Penang, Malaysia: 71.1
5. Hanoi, Vietnam: 66.2
6. Makati, Philippines: 62.3
7. Bangkok, Thailand: 61.6
8. Iloilo, Philippines: 60.5
9. Pattaya, Thailand: 54.9
10. Cebu, Philippines: 51.1
According to the data released, Chiang Mai ranks first among ASEAN cities with a safety index of 78.0, slightly higher than Singapore’s 77.7; Bangkok ranks 7th in ASEAN with 61.6. Meanwhile, Chiang Mai ranks 18th globally for city safety.
(Source: Trip.com).
