Dating Safety

ThaiSparks is an introductions and conversations platform. We do not facilitate, arrange or recommend meetings between members. Anyone you talk to here is a stranger until you decide otherwise — the guidance below is to help you stay safe while you make that decision. We do not interview, screen, or vet members, and we are not responsible for what happens in your interactions with them.

Online safety

• Never send money to anyone you meet on ThaiSparks, for any reason. Emergencies, plane tickets, customs fees, "just until I get my card unblocked" — every one of these is a scam pattern. Report anyone who asks.
• Don't share personal information. Home address, phone number, place of work, bank details, copies of your ID or passport — none of this belongs in a chat with someone you've just met.
• Be wary of immediate requests to move off-platform. Scammers want to get you on WhatsApp or Line within minutes because they know we can't see those messages. Real people are happy to chat here first.
• Don't reuse passwords. Use a strong, unique password for ThaiSparks and enable two-factor authentication on your email account.

Off-platform messaging

Once you move a conversation off ThaiSparks (to WhatsApp, Line, Telegram, anywhere else), we can't see it. We can't moderate it, can't verify what was said, and can't help you if something goes wrong in that chat. Talk here long enough to get a feel for the person before you share another contact.

The selfie-matched badge

ThaiSparks does not verify members. We offer an optional selfie-comparison feature that members can choose to complete. If a member has a "selfie-matched" badge, it means only that they completed this optional feature — it does not guarantee their identity, their age, their intent, or their trustworthiness.

Use the badge as one signal among many. Always exercise your own judgement.

If you choose to meet in person

If you decide to meet another member offline, that's your decision and your responsibility. ThaiSparks is not involved in any meeting and is not liable for what happens at one. The points below are practical safety guidance from years of online-dating experience — they are not a guarantee.

• Video-call first. A short video call before meeting in person catches a lot of catfishing in five minutes.
• Meet in a public place. A busy café or a mall, in the daytime. Not their home, not yours.
• Don't share a vehicle on a first meeting. Travel separately so you can leave when you want to.
• Tell a friend where you'll be, when, and with whom. Share their ThaiSparks username.
• Don't drink heavily on a first meeting. Don't leave a drink unattended.
• Have an exit plan. Arrange for a friend to call you 30 minutes in so you have a graceful way to leave if the vibe's wrong.
• Trust your gut. If something feels off, leave. You don't owe anyone an explanation.

Reporting profiles and messages

Help keep ThaiSparks safe by reporting anyone who breaks our Community Guidelines:

• Tap Report Profile on the profile page, or Report Message in a chat.
• Giving a reason helps moderators act faster, but you don't need a long explanation.
• We don't tell the reported user who reported them.
• If you report someone by accident, don't worry — we don't restrict accounts without good reason.
• If a member already blocked you or deleted their profile, email [email protected] with whatever username and details you remember.

Child sexual abuse and exploitation

We have a zero-tolerance policy. If you see content that depicts or promotes child sexual abuse, or a profile that appears to be soliciting minors, report it immediately. We will remove the account and report it to relevant authorities.

External support and reporting: National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, Internet Watch Foundation, or your local law enforcement.

If something has happened

If you have had a bad experience with a member, even if they've since blocked you or deleted their account, email us at [email protected] with whatever details you have. We'll investigate.

If you are in immediate danger, contact local emergency services first.