Bangkok as an International core city contributes to the tourism industry of Thailand and the Asian region. The
purpose of this study Is to assess foreign tourists' perception on safety and concern of potential crime while
traveling and staying in Bangkok in October 2006. The research data was collected from 384 questionnaires
which were distributed at Suvarnabhumi international Alrport in Bangkok. The findings revealed that personal
factors such as nationality had an influence on respondent's perceptions and concern for safety and security.
Some respondents especlaiiy. European tourists, expressed a lower sense of security concern when compared
with the respondents from other regions. In the light of the findings, it is recommended that the Tourism
Authority of Thailand (TAT) should investigate the safety needs and requirements of tourists arriving from various
markets, and communicate to government and related authorities these safety concerns to ensure that
they can be better understand and managed. Tourist Police should provide greater level of vigilance through
regularly patrols around the tourist domlnant areas to ensure a "hassle" free experience for foreign tourists In
Bangkok.