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And no photo of the tent when other sources published.. 

9 hours ago, NextG said:

16 hours ago, BigStar said:

Yep, you dunno when they bought it or the recent price in Russia. Oh, and prices are quoted in baht in these Thai news accounts so that people needn't look up the exchange rate themselves to get an idea of the value.

Why does it matter when they bought it? It might have been 35k when they bought it four years ago. But it’s not worth 35k now. 

Yes, it was worth 35000 thb in 2019 and now its price around 20000 thb in Russia. 

23 hours ago, Mickeymaus said:

If they bring her to one of the private hospitals she might be bankrupt afterwards. I understand her,

Private hospital - yes, without insurance it could be too expensive for her. 

But government city hospital in Soi Buakhao is rather cheap, Probably she doesn't know it. 

I think a couple or three hundred baht for injuries treatment, bandaging if necessary and some medicine pills. 

9 hours ago, Funkymover said:

"to escape the winter season",,, are you having a laugh,  its nothing to do with the winter season,,, these are just the cowards, who do not care about the thousands of Ukrainians getting murdered but are too cowardly to get mobilised,  They are selflish cowards, running to thailand,  and they know the greed of the thai government, will allow them to do it just for their money  

Do you prefer to be selfish and save your life or die for nothing as cannon fodder? Just common sense. It is clear until there are mass protests in Russia these youngsters cannot change the regime alone (or you will repressed immediately even for anti-war picture drawn by your daughter in school) when the most of Russian society support it or passive conformists. 

Stiil, some people are just tourists looking for a holiday after long COVID period. 

13 hours ago, IAMHERE said:

My thinking says the average Russian is not in a position to get out of Russia. The ones that do are connected or have money.

Of course. The average salary in Russia now is ~800 $ (in regions away from big cities probably half or third of it) and a 2-weeks trip from Moscow to Thailand is around 3000 usd per couple (incl.airticket ~1000 $ pp). 

Before Ukraine invasion started in 2014 (and the ruble collapse) you could rent out your flat in Moscow for minimum 1000 $ per month and live in Thailand easily but not after. 

Well, they didn't expect such an impudent and indecent behavior especially from wealthy farang ????

But the lack of control is not an excuse. So, both sides are guilty )

5 hours ago, Tod Daniels said:

and wait it out with the zombie horde

Is it so depressing experience? ????

On 2/27/2023 at 5:48 PM, Danderman123 said:

I never managed to find good Russian food in Pattaya.

Horse Shoes Tavern has mostly positive reviews.

You can use hotelscombined to see the best rates for a hotel from different providers.

Example: Anya Nana At Sukhumvit Bangkok

If not high airticket prices there would be 10 times more Russians in Thailand even only for winter holiday - now that most other tourist destinations are closed for Russians. 

In 1998 I was at a reception at the Russian Embassy in Bangkok and Trade representative of the Embassy said that half of Russian population would travel for winter holidays in Thailand if there would be lower transport costs ????

There was information that only to Uzbekistan 300 000 Russians had entered in the last year, so 200 000 to Thailand it is not so much ))

10 hours ago, racket said:

Hardly believe it. For example, if you are getting conscripted (regardless of country), the airlines wont even board you on a plane

There is no mobilization now, but maybe people just fear there will be one soon... 

10 hours ago, bamnutsak said:

Are Russians able to carry Rubles out of Russia?

Is there any limit on them bringing in Rubles?

Are they able to exchange Rubles for THB here?

What do money changers do with the Rubles they buy? (Not many Thais traveling to Russia these days.)

Can they use their credit cards here?

They can buy and carry out of Russia USD, 10 000 per person -without declaration.

Visa/MasterCards issued by Russian banks don't work outside Russia any more. 

Some people issue credit cards in the neighboring countries like Kazakhstan. 

On 2/19/2023 at 7:08 AM, LaosLover said:

Serviced apartments seems to be that category. They seem a little cheaper than AirBnB since you will tend to deal directly with the property... 

I think Serviced Apartments are more expensive than Airbnb because they also include some services - for example, weekly change of linen. The water/electricity tariffs are usually also higher than in normal condo/airbnb. But Serviced Apartments are usually better equipped. 

Nothing new. Black is white, white is black, believe me )

Stayed in The Promenade in February 2007, a budget hotel for 1 night. Also considered Stable Lodge at first even wrote email to them.

Soi 8 seemed to be perfect location: quiet yet close to Nana plaza and skytrain station.

There was also nice 2-storey Spa at the beginning of soi, with waterfall and soothing music - when I visited it first time, 2 girls at the same time were taking care of my legs for some treatment ☺️ it was funny and they giggled all the time. 

Like river flows army after army
To bury their faces in the ground
So stupid is to perish
For someone's folly and ambition

19 hours ago, Danderman123 said:

Those of us living in Pattaya know how long it takes to develop a large condo building. For example, the Grand Soleil is taking years to build, and it is going up on vacant land.

 

The time frame to create a condo building is far too long to secure Russian investors based on the current crisis in Russia.

Grand Sole, Imperial... 

11 hours ago, phetphet said:

I have recently had to stop using it due to constantly being asked to tick Captcha boxes with every search. I tried every remedy that I could find on the internet, without success.

 

In the end I changed browser search engine to DuckDuckGo.

Maybe you block the third-party  cookies - then you can allow  cookies or add www google.com to the white list for cookies. 

On 1/4/2023 at 7:23 AM, BritTim said:

However, the main reason for hordes of Russians (and shortly Chinese) doing this is that they cannot use border bounces to extend their stays within Thailand. At best, at a few crossings, they may be able to get non extendable 15-day visas on arrival.

Actually Russian citizens don't have 15 days' visas on arrival since March 2007 - instead they have visa exempt stamp for 30 days free of charge (now temporary 45 days). 

They can go to Laos to get 3 months visas (2 months+1 month extension).

The problem is it was always not easy to get this 3 months tourist visa in Russia - you have to present full payment of your stay and full payment of airtickets, proof of finances, certificate of your job - all docs translated and verified. Plus the consulate has always recommended to go on a 30 days visa exempt stamp.

So it is much easier to get ED visa or go to Laos or Malaysia for the 3 months tourist visa where no such requirements as in Russia - if you wish to stay long time in Thailand. 

On 1/9/2023 at 11:23 AM, jacko45k said:

Not strictly true... with a declaration and proof it was earned  in Russia more is possible.

10 000 usd without declaration limit is per person, so the family can bring much more.

I think a lot of USD in Russia now as imports of foreign goods steeply decreased or stopped and oil exports still continue though at lower prices. 

Visa / Mastercard cards issues by Russian banks are not working outside Russia now so Usd cash is the main resource for travel abroad. 

Some people go and issue bank cards in neighboring to Russia countries but it takes a lot of time and money. 

From my practice of work in travel companies tourists often miscalculate or forget how much exactly they keep at hotel safe then they complain and blame hotel. So it is hard to believe them.