Pattaya: Russians staying in holiday condos and eating economically - restaurants at resort suffering

[Bruno123]

16 minutes ago, Excel said:

If they are making a nice illegal, tax free living here in Thailand then I can see the reasons for them not wanting to return.

 

Why so bitter?

[jacko45k]

Yes, well so are Ukrainians trapped in Mariupol, courtesy of the Russians.

[jippytum]

Zero sympathy from me. The people in Ukraine are fleeing for their lives with zero possesions and Russians complain about being stranded in their condos in Thailand. 

Give me a break. 

[bradiston]

50 minutes ago, Bruno123 said:

 

Why so bitter?

Yes, why indeed? My experiences with Russians - I live in the Pratumnak area - has been fine. The agent who let me my great value 1 bed condo apartment is Russian and thoroughly decent. Many of my neighbours are too. Sure, they like to get together occasionally, but that's true of all expats. I talked to one, he was horrified at the situation. Same elsewhere. I know a coffee shop on 2nd Rd, part owned by a Russian guy, a personal trainer. I spent 2 hours chatting with his friend about it. He too said all the Russians he knew where just completely gobsmacked. They have Ukrainian friends, relatives living in Ukraine, many close ties. In the spa I go to there used to be a good crowd of Russians. Now, hardly any. They were a good laugh, even though we hardly spoke a word of each others' language. Give you a good birching, to boot!

 

So I really rely on my personal experiences. I have let my house to Russians and Chinese families. Amongst the best guests I ever had. The really bad ones in my experience were Canadian. Don't ask me why! But I never see anyone ranting about them.

 

PS no doubt I will get a host of "sad" or "confused" icons from those unable to actually respond in a literate manner.

[Almer]

3 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

Via Ukraine

Soon it will be “ offer a Russian in Thailand a room in your house”

[Jingthing]

3 minutes ago, jippytum said:

Zero sympathy from me. The people in Ukraine are fleeing for their lives with zero possesions and Russians complain about being stranded in their condos in Thailand. 

Give me a break. 

Agreed they are not equivalent but being a foreigner in Thailand with no access to money could get real serious sooner or later.

[Jingthing]

2 minutes ago, Almer said:

Soon it will be “ offer a Russian in Thailand a room in your house”

Well if they're cute and can prove anti Putin activities

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[Saanim]

43 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

Yes, well so are Ukrainians trapped in Mariupol, courtesy of the Russians.

Actually, according to other sources - we do not want to hear from - the ones who are trapped in Mariupol are the Russian Ukrainians, who have represented the majority of the Mariupol residents... 

[Dialemco]

Don't think will see many Russian tourists coming to Thailand or anywhere else in the foreseeable future. Thos that say they are stranded in Thailand should put out a hand of friendship to Ukranians in a similar position 

[Andrew65]

I remember reading many years ago, maybe in The Economist, that Russians hold around 60% of their savings in US$. (Much of it probably 'under the mattress'!).

[Andrew65]

2 hours ago, The Hammer2021 said:

The Russians who used to visit Cosy beach used to buy all their food and drink from 7/11s. They all appeared poor, badly dressed families possibly  staying in condos for free or cheap.

"...poor, badly dressed families possibly"

Sounds much like the average falang!????

[toho]

4 hours ago, Will B Good said:

When my relatively wealthy, safe and healthy kids whinge I used to say......well, you could be living in Aleppo.

 

Now I say say........ well, you could be living in Mariupol.

 

ßloody Putin.....AGAIN.

 

 

Putin = POO TIN

[Excel]

An article here from the BBC today on the issue here in Thailand

 

The Russians trapped on a Thai island as war rages in Ukraine - BBC News

[Swampy999]

Ohhhh dear, how sad, never mind.

The population of the Ukraine would love to wander down to fully stocked shops and buy some cheap food without the fear of getting murdered by puke tin's military.

[spidermike007]

2 hours ago, Pravda said:

 

Just curious.... What and where do you spend your money?

We stay in nice hotels. We eat in nice restaurants. We buy at local shops and online. We buy new cars, motorbikes, fine art, good wine and liquor, and much more. 

 

Alot more than the low to middle income Chinese, Malaysian and Indian tourists, that comprised nearly 70% of arrivals, prior to Covid. 

 

Going for lower end tourists is a bit like selling $1 items at a swap meet. It means something, but it barely filters down to the economy at large. Typical behavior on the part of the empty suits who make up policy here. No vision. 

 

Other than Bitcoin, what do you buy, and where do you spend your money here? 

[sawadee1947]

4 hours ago, Lacessit said:

Limited flights, most Russian aircraft are leased from the West and are now only flying domestic routes within Russia, to avoid being seized. The flights with non-Russian airlines still open are hardly likely to accept Russian rubles in payment.

They can take a flight to Turkey and enter one of Abramovich's yachts

[Rimmer]

Some off topic posts have been removed, the discussion of the assult on Ukrain is HERE

[sawadee1947]

4 hours ago, Will B Good said:

When my relatively wealthy, safe and healthy kids whinge I used to say......well, you could be living in Aleppo.

 

Now I say say........ well, you could be living in Mariupol.

 

ßloody Putin.....AGAIN.

 

 

And youself could live in UK instead of whining and crying about your pension 

[vandeventer]

4 hours ago, petermik said:

They can always try and get back home....

They may have already had their funnels like the captured Russian soldiers that are in Ukraine. 

[stephenterry]

36 minutes ago, Excel said:

Waiting for the Russian apologists on here to claim that this is a fake photo.

Unfortunately, Putin has been spouting lies on Russian TV totally in contrast to the reality that this picture shows. And the oldies watching believe it's the Ukrainian Hitlers that caused the war and must be exterminated by the great Russian saviours. 

 

The good news from Ukrainian intelligence  - if to be believed with more than a pinch of salt - is that some of the Russian Oligarches are seeking to replace Putin before he threatens to instigate WW3.

 

Watch this space...  

[AllanA]

That’s tough on them . . try living with no power, no water and bombs dropped onto your homes . . they can always go back to their own country and enjoy their Freedoms.  

[SuwadeeS]

Since the most Russian believe and Stick with Putin, I so Not feel pity for them.

Further, I have Seen and experienced a Lot of decadence and arrogante from Russian. They government should Take a clear Position for Ukraine.

[KhunMorris]

Get the Ruskie woman up Soi 6 NOW

 

Sincerely 

 

MORRIS

 

 

[Benmart]

Some ugly comments from equally ugly people.  The Russians I know are very like much me, peaceful, compassionate and honest.; universally hating Putin and his corrupt regime.  There is a difference between the sheep (gullible people)  and the wolf (Putin).  One responds to kindness and the other with a stout club.

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Now her clientele - mostly Russians - had dived 80% as they can't use their Visa or Mastercards.

No free buffets on offer then?

[thailand49]

5 hours ago, Excel said:

That's true they could except many of them are illegally here and/or into scamming or general illegal activities I suspect so it suited them.

"Rubbish" ????

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

Exactly what the vast majority of the Chinese tourists did, when they were #1 in volume. Everyone I spoke to in the industry said they did not spend much money. Only the fruit shake vendors, the buffets, 7/11, Lotus, and duty free seemed to make any money from them. And they want them back?

You know what counts in Thailand... quantity not quality [regardless of what they spout]

they want the 40 million back destroying everything and buying cheap trinkets.

[thailand49]

????

[thailand49]

5 hours ago, Excel said:

That's true they could except many of them are illegally here and/or into scamming or general illegal activities I suspect so it suited them.

"Rubbish" ????

[StevieAus]

3 hours ago, KannikaP said:

Over what period of time please?

According to my rough calculation if he managed 27 per day close to a year.