The recent discussions between the Cambodian and Russian governments regarding direct flights have drawn a mixed response from Russians living in the Kingdom.

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The Agence Kampuchea Presse (AKP) reported that last week Russian Ambassador to Cambodia Dmitry Tsvetkov met Minister of Tourism Thong Khon to discuss the matter. The meeting is the latest in a long, winding effort to establish direct flights between the two countries. Most Russian expats interviewed by Khmer Times supported the idea and expressed optimism about the establishment of a direct flight connecting the countries.

 

Russian businessman Sergey Sidenko said it is a good thing as direct flights will benefit tourists and expats from both countries. More than 60,000 tourists from Russia visit Cambodia every year. There is also a significant number of Russian expats in the Kingdom, mostly living in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Sihanoukville.

 

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Are these Russians in Cambodia the quality ones that used to camp out in Pattaya?

You might think that could affect the tourist numbers reported by TaT. Oh, silly me - my blood sugar is low. Never mind.

It seems the trend for tourists ignoring Thailand and opting for neighboring countries is gaining momentum. How will the Thai TAT spin this? Probably say that it's fake news.