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flag Thailand was the deadliest destination for Australians in 2024–25, with highest consular cases and deaths.

flag Thailand is the most dangerous destination for Australians overseas, with 1,017 consular cases in 2024–25—the highest of any country—surpassing Italy’s total despite Italy leading in lost passports due to pickpocketing. flag Thailand recorded the most Australian deaths abroad (346), illnesses, arrests, missing persons, and welfare assistance requests, many involving older Australians who relocated for retirement or marriage. flag Despite 641,000 visitors in 2025, consular case rates per traveler were far higher than in safer nations like Japan. flag A surge in global crises—including conflicts in the Middle East and the Vanuatu earthquake—drove overall consular cases to 17,095, more than double the prior year. flag DFAT’s annual report helps travelers assess overseas risks based on factual data.

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