By Adam Judd

 

Phuket, Thailand-According to top Phuket tourism officials the Russian market has rebounded strongly recently and is expected to be the number one market for Phuket for Quarter 4, also called the high season.

 

Mr. Rangsiman Kingkaew, Executive Director of the Phuket Tourism Business Association, spoke with the Phuket Express and had the following to say:

 

“Prior to COVID-19, the Russian market was second for Phuket, behind only the Chinese market.

 

Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/11/06/russian-market-rebounding-strongly-to-phuket-say-tourism-officials-expected-to-be-number-one-for-quarter-4/

 

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While some governments look for military victories, Thailand remains neutral and develops business.

Chinese ( locked up ), Indians, and now again Russians... all the wanted high spending quality tourists. Did I miss anything ?

7 hours ago, webfact said:

Phuket, Thailand-According to top Phuket tourism officials the Russian market has rebounded strongly recently and is expected to be the number one market for Phuket for Quarter 4, also called the high season.

Reservists making a hasty move out of the country.

13 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Reservists making a hasty move out of the country.

with their newly updated credit cards.......

3 hours ago, Deli said:

Chinese ( locked up ), Indians, and now again Russians... all the wanted high spending quality tourists. Did I miss anything ?

I suppose they think something is better than nothing, also, being on a salary, do they care?  Just quote big numbers = all is good.. job done..

Might as well hide in paradise I guess when you run away from facing responsibility.

7 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Reservists making a hasty move out of the country.

Yes, probably some of them - who have enough money.

There is a new popular word in Russia now - moGilization (instead of mobilization). Mogila is grave in Russian. As there is a big chance to be easily killed for mostly untrained people. 

That's another reason not to go to Phuket

1 hour ago, Tigger01 said:

That's another reason not to go to Phuket

I've never in my life had any problem with a Russian - not too keen on Putin though!

5 hours ago, Aussieroaming said:

Might as well hide in paradise I guess when you run away from facing responsibility.

Facing responsibility for what? They did not choose to invade the Ukraine it was their fearless leader. They are escaping sure death.

3 hours ago, Tigger01 said:

That's another reason not to go to Phuket

I think you'll find that there are more Russians in Pattaya than Phuket.   Do you actually live in Thailand?   Regardless, ultimately they are just people wanting a holiday, and given the restrictions of lack of flights, currency and credit card  controls, those who make it must be seriously motivated.

 

Oh, and your other reasons are?