Russians 'fleeing' to Thailand to escape war, airfare price-gouging : Tim Newton Today - Feb 27

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[BobBKK]

Fleeing to Thailand - so funny. They are coming on holiday as they always have. There is no war on Russian soil - fleeing from what? 

[Letseng]

Just now, BobBKK said:

Fleeing to Thailand - so funny. They are coming on holiday as they always have. There is no war on Russian soil - fleeing from what? 

Being drafted in as cannon fodder.

[Bkk Brian]

Just now, BobBKK said:

Fleeing to Thailand - so funny. They are coming on holiday as they always have. There is no war on Russian soil - fleeing from what? 

 

Russian tourists are fleeing to Thailand to escape the war in Ukraine or look to move to the Southeast Asian country.

Thailand has become a haven for Russian visitors who are looking to escape Moscow’s war in Ukraine that has now entered its second year.

Visitors are in Thailand but are they fleeing Russia too. Now thousands of Russians are looking for a new home, fearing economic woes in Russia and a military draft because of the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine.

https://www.voanews.com/a/thousands-of-russians-flee-to-thailand-to-escape-war-/6979011.html

[sammieuk1]

All I see is O/T for BJ increased sales in vinyl boards and pointing sticks when they all run out of money ???? 

[Jenkins9039]

Russian's bringing a lot of capital to the country, finally getting some wealth thrown around instead of broke Brits or Europeans.

[BobBKK]

3 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

 

Russian tourists are fleeing to Thailand to escape the war in Ukraine or look to move to the Southeast Asian country.

Thailand has become a haven for Russian visitors who are looking to escape Moscow’s war in Ukraine that has now entered its second year.

Visitors are in Thailand but are they fleeing Russia too. Now thousands of Russians are looking for a new home, fearing economic woes in Russia and a military draft because of the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine.

https://www.voanews.com/a/thousands-of-russians-flee-to-thailand-to-escape-war-/6979011.html

Funny - fleeing the draft? you think they won't be arrested if they go back? and they have Thai long term visas if they are of draft age?  you need to think a bit before posting.

[Bkk Brian]

4 minutes ago, BobBKK said:

Funny - fleeing the draft? you think they won't be arrested if they go back? and they have Thai long term visas if they are of draft age?  you need to think a bit before posting.

What I find more amusing is you don't seem to be aware of what the drafting age is in Russia and that they are snapping of property in Phuket, over 40% of condos purchases are from Russians.

[ezzra]

How can one tyrant with a Napoleonic madness of grandeur ruin the lives of so many millions of people who doesn't really care about having Ukraine or Carmia nor any other part of the world as part or greater Russia?

[Jingthing]

1 hour ago, BobBKK said:

Funny - fleeing the draft? you think they won't be arrested if they go back? and they have Thai long term visas if they are of draft age?  you need to think a bit before posting.

Who said they're going back?

[Jingthing]

56 minutes ago, ezzra said:

How can one tyrant with a Napoleonic madness of grandeur ruin the lives of so many millions of people who doesn't really care about having Ukraine or Carmia nor any other part of the world as part or greater Russia?

Because he's lost the plot.

[Letseng]

1 hour ago, BobBKK said:

Funny - fleeing the draft? you think they won't be arrested if they go back? and they have Thai long term visas if they are of draft age?  you need to think a bit before posting.

What do you know how RU works? Nothing I guess. Otherwise you wouldn't make this comment.

[Mickeymaus]

1 hour ago, Bkk Brian said:

What I find more amusing is you don't seem to be aware of what the drafting age is in Russia and that they are snapping of property in Phuket, over 40% of condos purchases are from Russians.

They did this years ago and then the Ruble fell sharply. Then not everyone could pay for their condominiums anymore. Maybe they will have better luck this time.

[lanng khao]

2 hours ago, Jenkins9039 said:

Russian's bringing a lot of capital to the country, finally getting some wealth thrown around instead of broke Brits or Europeans.

What country are you from big shot 

[milesinnz]

The subjects featured in the still of the video look "well qualified" - I wonder if they have work visas ?.. and are not talking work away from the locals ?

[malibukid]

those 2 Russian blondes look pretty nasty, looks that could kill.  send them to the front.  they can fight for Pukey.

Edited February 27, 2023 by malibukid

[malibukid]

2 hours ago, Bkk Brian said:

What I find more amusing is you don't seem to be aware of what the drafting age is in Russia and that they are snapping of property in Phuket, over 40% of condos purchases are from Russians.

i am going open a Borsht restaurant and make a killing

Edited February 27, 2023 by malibukid
double post

[John Drake]

1 hour ago, malibukid said:

those 2 Russian blondes look pretty nasty, looks that could kill.  send them to the front.  they can fight for Pukey.

Typical. Short shelf life. When they start to go bad, they go bad quickly.

[John Drake]

Russians now forcing out the locals who can't afford to live on their own native island. Just like what the Chinese did in Cambodia.

[proton]

4 hours ago, BobBKK said:

Fleeing to Thailand - so funny. They are coming on holiday as they always have. There is no war on Russian soil - fleeing from what? 

The draft and tyranny

[transam]

3 hours ago, Jenkins9039 said:

Russian's bringing a lot of capital to the country, finally getting some wealth thrown around instead of broke Brits or Europeans.

Sorry to hear of your plight.....????

[transam]

4 hours ago, BobBKK said:

Funny - fleeing the draft? you think they won't be arrested if they go back? and they have Thai long term visas if they are of draft age?  you need to think a bit before posting.

At least they will be alive and have had a nice warm holiday.....????

[garzhe]

4 hours ago, BobBKK said:

Funny - fleeing the draft? you think they won't be arrested if they go back? and they have Thai long term visas if they are of draft age?  you need to think a bit before posting.

Unless they already received draft papers they are unlikely to be arrested on return. 50k baht a year will get them an ED visa extended  every 3 months.

[Hamus Yaigh]

4 hours ago, BobBKK said:

There is no war on Russian soil - fleeing from what? 

You don't perhaps have an inkling that the country that has created the greatest humanitarian crisis in Europe since WW2 might be impacted somewhat itself on it's own soil?

[ozimoron]

4 hours ago, BobBKK said:

Fleeing to Thailand - so funny. They are coming on holiday as they always have. There is no war on Russian soil - fleeing from what? 

Are you a bot or really that uninformed? This is just trolling.

[Jingthing]

47 minutes ago, John Drake said:

Russians now forcing out the locals who can't afford to live on their own native island. Just like what the Chinese did in Cambodia.

Are rents going up a lot?

In Tblisi Georgia they've reportedly doubled.

[BobBKK]

29 minutes ago, ozimoron said:

Are you a bot or really that uninformed? This is just trolling.

Neither - it is a fact - something you know little about obviously. If they are draft dodgers they can never return to Russia - fleeing what? you have not seen the huge rallies in Russia supporting the campaign because no one reports them. Did you know there have been huge rallies in France and Germany this weekend - no because YOU are uninformed not me.

[Red Forever]

5 hours ago, BobBKK said:

Fleeing to Thailand - so funny. They are coming on holiday as they always have. There is no war on Russian soil - fleeing from what? 

Conscription.

[BobBKK]

Just now, Red Forever said:

Conscription.

The few that have fled can never go back because they will be arrested. It's true some have fled but not that many and certainly not ones like the pretty girls in this article.

What visa would they get in Thailand if they are young enough to be conscripted?  they would only get tourists visas then where will they go?  it's nonsense.

[Jingthing]

6 minutes ago, BobBKK said:

Neither - it is a fact - something you know little about obviously. If they are draft dodgers they can never return to Russia - fleeing what? you have not seen the huge rallies in Russia supporting the campaign because no one reports them. Did you know there have been huge rallies in France and Germany this weekend - no because YOU are uninformed not me.

Sure thing matey.