Chiang Mai beats S’pore as safest city in region

Safe haven: A tourist posing for pictures at Tha Phae Gate in Chiang Mai, which has been named South-East Asia’s safest city. — AP

Chiang Mai in the north of Thailand was named South-East Asia’s safest city and the 32nd safest among 416 cities across the world.

According to the Numbeo website, Chiang Mai won 75.5 points for safety in South-East Asia, followed by Davao in the Philippines (72.4) and Singapore (70.8).

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