UPDATE: Thousands of Russians flee for Thailand to avoid Ukraine war call-up as they ‘take over’ top resorts

[steven100]

11 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

Thailand welcomes Russian refugees

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By webfact,
Thursday at 03:14 AM in Thailand News

they aren't refugees that's for sure    !!

[LivingNThailand]

9 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

in the past, for all nationalities, it went on until an immigration officer could not be persuaded one was a tourist and entry was refused.  Thanks...

Happened to a couple I new about 6-7 years ago.  They didn't want to spring for the 800,000 in the bank so kept coming in as tourists every 90 days.   One day coming in to Thailand the IO told them that it was their last time as tourists.  So they had to cough up the 800,000. 

[bkk6060]

Something not mentioned that I could see,  they are also taking lot of Thai girls.  Many more then I saw before.

Russian males young and older in the malls, beaches, etc. with Thai girl.

 

[jacko45k]

Just now, bkk6060 said:

Something not mentioned that I could see,  they are also taking lot of Thai girls.  Many more then I saw before.

Russian males young and older in the malls, beaches, etc. with Thai girl.

 

Perhaps they will get married and voila, marriage extensions become available. 

[Letseng]

3 hours ago, BobBKK said:

Nonsense again - they have to have visas and there is no call-up. Boring.

There is.

[JimTripper]

2 hours ago, NoshowJones said:

Why a photo of that disgraceful, disgusting fat slob?

Not sure where you are but that’s fairly standard these days.

[simon43]

2 hours ago, NoshowJones said:

Why a photo of that disgraceful, disgusting fat slob?

I resent that remark, comrade!

[NoshowJones]

1 minute ago, JimTripper said:

Not sure where you are but that’s fairly standard these days.

It is in Pattaya, but not anywhere else although I do see the odd shirtless Thai, but not vastly overweight with big titties.

[Srikcir]

4 hours ago, Henryford said:

I doubt the guy in the first photo would be much use on the front line.  How can under 50s stay for any extended period.

Russian frontline only needs "meat" and he's fully qualified.

[Srikcir]

4 hours ago, Henryford said:

I doubt the guy in the first photo would be much use on the front line.  How can under 50s stay for any extended period.

Russian frontline only needs "meat" and he's fully qualified.

[Srikcir]

If Putin enacts another national mobilization, no one who leaves Russia will be safe from conscription without his permission.

He can simply declare the fleeing conscription-qualified person(s) as escaping their patriotic duty to protect the Motherland, charge with some military crime, cancel passport and request Thailand deport them back to Russia for their "crimes."

What would Thailand do? At best unpredictable. 

At worst, 'hasta la vista' in exchange for a barrel of crude oil per deportee?

[JimTripper]

3 hours ago, NoshowJones said:

Why a photo of that disgraceful, disgusting fat slob?

Why so hateful bro? That’s just how he looks. He does not need to look trim and fit for you and I doubt he cares if you don’t find him attractive.

[IAMHERE]

4 hours ago, Tom H said:

Good then they not kill or get killed

A lofty and uprising thought but many think that's only about half right.

[Andrew Dwyer]

3 hours ago, NoshowJones said:

Why a photo of that disgraceful, disgusting fat slob?

I know that guy, he is from Aberdeen ????

[1happykamper]

This is going to be a big mess. No way do most of the Russians have the financial means to stay here long term.

[CANSIAM]

3 hours ago, Banana7 said:

Do they actually attend classes? Most Russians in Pattaya on ED visas only attend same day as the inspector comes from immigration. There is scam going on where immigration notifies the school and the school notifies the students to come in on inspection day.

Thus the young Ruskies are truly here long term as long as Immigration fills their wallets and purses.......where's Big Joke ?

[steven100]

1 hour ago, pjuk said:

Just come back from Lotus Lamai, Samui. In the food hall there is now a stall selling Russian food.

Cabbage & Vodka soup ...

[Tropposurfer]

4 hours ago, Bkk Brian said:

Can't speak for Pattaya but I can for Phuket. While I agree there has, for many years been a Russian community living here, since the war broke out and certainly within the last few months there's been an explosion of both Russian tourists and long term stayers. Many with young families, International schools are brimming with Russian students. Just a few hundred meters away from me a large villa has, in the last few weeks been converted into a kindergarden for Russian children, no website, no facebook page, just an instagram page. Its already got at least 30 kids enrolled.

 

For those with kids visa's are easy, the students get an ed visa and the parents get a guardianship visa. Good for many years as long as the kids stay enrolled. Those without kids, well the normal ed visa's, elite visa, multiple entry etc. Most I've met are well off enough and aside from buying real estate here they are also then sub letting to other Russians.

I agree with Brain.

The influx here in the last months has risen exponentially and is plain to see and is NOT normal tourism, seasonal or otherwise.

 

While the Russian population profited from Putin and his vile regime all was hunky-dory but as soon as they had to take on any responsibility or impact for the 20 years of ever intensifying, despotic, racist, anti-semitic ultra-nationalism which they prospered from they run for the hills.

 

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

4 hours ago, Smokey and the Bandit said:

Whilst you may be correct, many younger Russians have 'purchased' ED visas and are continuing to do so!

That certainly worked for the Chinese for a long while.... until it didn't.

 

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

1 hour ago, Srikcir said:

He can simply declare the fleeing conscription-qualified person(s) as escaping their patriotic duty to protect the Motherland, charge with some military crime, cancel passport and request Thailand deport them back to Russia for their "crimes."

There was something in the news the other day about Thailand and Russia reaching agreement on a new extradition treaty.  Wonder how that's going to fit into the whole "Russians flee  Russia for Thailand" story?

 

 

Thai cabinet approves draft extradition treaty with Russia

 

"According to Rachada, the treaty does not require the approval of the Parliament..."

 

Putin declares them all draft-dodging criminals, and demands their extradition from Thailand???

Edited March 18, 2023 by TallGuyJohninBKK

[LivingNThailand]

57 minutes ago, 1happykamper said:

This is going to be a big mess. No way do most of the Russians have the financial means to stay here long term.

not the 20+ year olds  I saw at Phuket immigration last week.

Edited March 18, 2023 by LivingNThailand

[Mad mick]

Omg has Ukraine invaded Russia? Pics here doubt some those guys on beach will be called up ! unless run out of younger draftees already " few younger ones in Vietnam too ! won't be long passports maybe cancelled or more than likely sons of elites inside Russia  & Now on Thail ⛱️ lf passport cancelled or not allowed to leave Russia.

Thais may have deport few back or caught on over staying ! Can't claim refugees status " lf draft dodging possible conscious objector???? UN or Human rights if it still exists after forced covid vaccination ! Rather be on a Thai beach than front lines of Russia invasion inside Ukraine " Putin may crack down passport travel " Only poor Rusky's stuck inside Russia ! No choice they'll be heading front line .

Edited March 18, 2023 by Mad mick

[NoshowJones]

1 hour ago, JimTripper said:

Why so hateful bro? That’s just how he looks. He does not need to look trim and fit for you and I doubt he cares if you don’t find him attractive.

My main gripe is why does he not wear a shirt in public especially being so overweight and exposing big titties. It is disgusting, there is no other word for it.

[joloit]

3 hours ago, Bkk Brian said:

Making what up exactly? When they return home? Did I claim they are running from already signed up mobilization orders?

What I don't understand is, why Russia doesn't just close down it's borders, so no men at a certain age can leave the country and dodge getting drafted

[soalbundy]

5 hours ago, Walker88 said:

Dropped by a major Bangkok agogo last night (inadvertently, of course....I thought it was a music store). Many large groups of russian men aged 25-35, plying the women with drinks and barfining a few. A bit boisterous and pushy at times with the wait staff, but I guess it is an agogo. One service person told me one bought many drinks for a lady, then did a runner. (The cost comes out of the service woman and dancer's pockets.)

 

 

A service person? is this the woke speech for waiter. I've heard that there are no manhole covers in the roads now, just person hole covers, when will this BS stop.

[crazykopite]

Thai government must be loving it while most of the world condemns the invasion by Russia Thailand sits on the fence it’s all about money and greed 

[PETERTHEEATER]

5 hours ago, NoshowJones said:

Why a photo of that disgraceful, disgusting fat slob?

The Watchman?

[soalbundy]

2 hours ago, JimTripper said:

Not sure where you are but that’s fairly standard these days.

 He's fit, he can still walk, I presume the girls will charge him by the kilo.

[soalbundy]

1 minute ago, crazykopite said:

Thai government must be loving it while most of the world condemns the invasion by Russia Thailand sits on the fence it’s all about money and greed 

 Pragmatic, not their problem.

[AustinRacing]

Cowards. They should be in Russia working on toppling the current regime.