CANSIAM

3 hours ago, edwinchester said:

Maybe they have a conscience and want nothing to do with Putin's illegal genocide in Ukraine.

A couple months back, my Russian neighbour said many here are Putin supporters I found that a bit shocking, shouldn't be here on the beach and complaining about their tabs at night......... 

Seems to happen often, Middle Eastern young bucks stepping off the plane with their Levi's and ball caps on ready to 'let loose' until it's time to return to the desert.......... red cards. 

26 minutes ago, ChipButty said:

Would be interesting to see what these criminal offenses are, Riding a scooter without a helmet does that make the list?

Your good without the helmet, ensure your mask is on though  !!

9 minutes ago, John Drake said:

Personally, I don't want to integrate with them. My interactions, limited as they are, have found them aggressive, rude, and hostile.

I agree.....

3 hours ago, Banana7 said:

Do they actually attend classes? Most Russians in Pattaya on ED visas only attend same day as the inspector comes from immigration. There is scam going on where immigration notifies the school and the school notifies the students to come in on inspection day.

Thus the young Ruskies are truly here long term as long as Immigration fills their wallets and purses.......where's Big Joke ?

5 minutes ago, dddave said:

Sadly, it's having a negative effect in the condo building where I've lived for 3 years, now packed with Russians.  Previously, one could bring a large water bottle down and fill it in the lobby machine, then leave it there while you went out, picking it it up when you returned.  Not any more.  They disappear.  I finally gave up after the third was stolen.

Packages left by delivery companies were also safe to leave in the lobby, never a problem previously.  Now, signs warn not to leave them there.  The security guard says there have been many reports of packages stolen.  I now do COD only so I am there when a package arrives.  

 

 

Stay vigilant until immigration gets a grasp on the situation all over.........they may be weeded out at some point.  

1 minute ago, ezzra said:

Surprising that there isn't numerous Russian business set up already like restaurants, real estate, visa agents and alike, but i know they will come very soon.

I've heard their taxi businesses are doing well with their rented cars...............

Residential Visa ??

8 minutes ago, NanLaew said:

émigrés

The Russians and Ukrainians have also flooded Bali and there's a growing call for Indonesian immigration to repeal their visa-on-arrival due to abuses of those visas with many of these emigres working illegally.

I think Thai Authorities are now seeing the problem, they were just a little overwhelmed with their 'tourist money mindset' excitement in October...........

6 minutes ago, soalbundy said:

Where do these Russian refugees get the money to stay indefinitely in a foreign country

I've heard their taxi businesses are thriving with their visa exempt status...........????

42 minutes ago, JoseThailand said:

I am one of the Russian war refugees. Will be happy to answer your questions and bust some myths.

What date is your permission to stay stamp and your plan beyond that date ?

3 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

Exactly, that is what Big Jok is investigating. Chinese even opened schools who could then support ED applicants....

Well if Big Joke is determined, many will be leaving or on overstay. 

3 minutes ago, bradiston said:

You could say that about a whole host of immigrants. But many have technical skills, programming skills, etc. There has been a huge uptake in ed visas I believe. Also, a lot are bringing wealth with them, coin, or whatever. It's not just here in Thailand, which didn't even rate a mention as a destination. It's a global phenomenon if you read the link I posted.

A huge uptake in Ed. Visas being purchased.............. 

Authorites are just figuring it now ? I believe the 1st Russian aircraft arrival in October had a 2 truck water cannon welcoming.........I'm sure if Immigration clamps down on corruption, most will have to leave at some point ????