Putin claim he could defeat Ukraine which little effort.
https://www.businessinsider.com/vladimir-putin-russian-forces-could-take-kyiv-ukraine-two-days-2022-3
The Russians are not fighting NATO. They are fighting Ukraine. Russia has zero chance of beating NATO.
Of course, there is plenty to do. People with ambitions and interests always have something to do. However, based on observations, many retired people in Pattaya have little to do.