‘Not Thailand anymore’: Russians are flocking to this resort island — but not all is well in paradise

[IamNoone88]

I think a lot of them are returning to Russia. There have been a real exodus since April. 

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

The Thai island of Phuket expects to welcome one million Russians this year — the biggest group of foreign visitors by far — according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand. Some are escaping the dim of winter. Some are dodging the draft. Others are buying local property as a ticket to a new life.

You will reap what you sow.. the good times are here now you say.

Wait until Russians start behaving like Russians.

[Bundooman]

1 hour ago, owl sees all said:

Why?

 

I live in Isaan; and I love it. Don't think there is a better place to live in the world.

'Owl' is not reading the post and understanding the meaning.

Now you've let the cat out of the bag, all English reading Russians will be swarming to.........:

 

"Isaan: There's no better place to live in the world!"

They're gonna love you down in Isaan, Owl - haha.

[KhunLA]

2 hours ago, bogs smith said:

a war which Russia started.

 

To be clear.

Many, inclusive, would dispute that.  Research UA (another USA backed regime change) at about 2004 Orange Revolution onward, then get back to us.

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, Will B Good said:

Isaan is looking more and more attractive everyday.

Phuket the new Moscow... good reason to stay away.

[JBChiangRai]

9 minutes ago, NorthernRyland said:

it takes two to tango

No really appropriate when talking about one country invading another.

 

It only takes one invader to create one defender.

[david555]

3 hours ago, Will B Good said:

Isaan is looking more and more attractive everyday.

So.....Your opposite Thai neighbour music stopped ? ????

[goldenbrwn1]

2 hours ago, KhunLA said:

Nah ... bad mouthing TH, RU, USA & CH is never reported.  As long as not mentioning UK, nobody will report you.

It’s funny but probably true.

[zzzzz]

26 minutes ago, Taboo2 said:

Not sure why they want to come here?  Can they go to another European country that will welcome them?

why not? they are welcome here
same reason everyone comes here 
sea, good food, variety of  accommodations

as to, "...it takes 2 to tango"
what a crock of ....
Are you saying Ukraine should not defend their country?

seems its only other Farangs that complain

[Deli]

I DO NOT welcome 1 single person of them. You hear me ?

[owl sees all]

25 minutes ago, Bundooman said:

'Owl' is not reading the post and understanding the meaning.

Now you've let the cat out of the bag, all English reading Russians will be swarming to.........:

 

"Isaan: There's no better place to live in the world!"

They're gonna love you down in Isaan, Owl - haha.

Vid from about 8 months ago.

 

At 14 seconds;;; "Is there a better place to be."

 

 

[Chongalulu]

3 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

We've got a few moaners and complainers here. 

Thankyou for your own contribution...

[Darksidedude]

As much as i dont like Phuket this would be another reason why i wouldn't go back there

[Chongalulu]

4 hours ago, Will B Good said:

Isaan is looking more and more attractive everyday.

I can report the snorkeling comes up a little short... ????

[Chongalulu]

3 hours ago, Eloquent pilgrim said:

Fat, rude, obnoxious, entitled, chain smoking, beer and vodka swilling reprobates …. and then of course, there are their husbands ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Their critics were less kind...

[Hakuna Matata]

3 hours ago, mikeymike100 said:

Indeed, many are 'purchasing' ED visas?

Yes, most of them are purchasing illegal ED visas, never attending the classes. Business as usual. The agents are happy again.

[KhunLA]

2 minutes ago, owl sees all said:

Vid from about 8 months ago.

 

 

At 14 seconds;;; "Is there a better place to be."

 

 

I can think of more than a few ...

[Chongalulu]

52 minutes ago, NorthernRyland said:

3 hours ago, bogs smith said:

a war which Russia started.

 

To be clear.

it takes two to tango

So if unprovoked someone walks up to you in the street punching you in the face,do you reply ”ooh,are you asking me to dance and shall I lead...?"

[baipaibkk]

4 hours ago, Will B Good said:

Isaan sieht von Tag zu Tag attraktiver aus.

I hope is not attractive for Russian's 

[Andycoops]

4 hours ago, Will B Good said:

Isaan is looking more and more attractive everyday.

It always has been attractive.

I wouldn't visit Phuket now if I was paid to go.

A lovely place 20+ years ago but now it's a rip off.

Those that go are welcome to it.

[DRD123]

I’m just here for the racist comments 

[RuamRudy]

1 hour ago, Roxy01 said:

Early days yet , you obviously haven’t had any dealings with them if you had, your opinion would be somewhat different. 
I thought I would like them until I started meeting them and having multiple and numerous interactions. 
 

Of course there are and always must be exceptions however I’ve yet to find them yet 

 

Around 20 years ago I was lucky enough to land a job in Russia which allowed me to live there for 8 years - some of the greatest and most enduring friendships I have ever had are with Russians.

 

Here's the surprising thing I learned about Russians - some are fat, some are thin; some are tall, some are less tall.

 

Much like every other country in the world, there are some d*cks amongst them, whereas the majority are decent and totally normal. They may have cultural norms which differ to yours - it took me much too long, for instance, not to get sarky when I would hold a door open for someone and they would sail past me without saying thank-you. But the problem was mine - it is not expected in Russian culture to thank someone for holding a door for them, so why would they do it?

 

[dallen52]

One way to avoid military service 

[Moonlover]

3 hours ago, isaanistical said:

4 hours ago, Celsius said:

Article by Toronto Star, not the usual tripe from other well known "jurnalistic" establishments.

 

3 hours ago, isaanistical said:

ah yes, the internationally renowned go-to for Asian affairs.

 

Kid reporter on vacation or fam-trip more likely.

Maybe you should have a look a her profile here before commenting.  @isaanistical

 

Some kid reporter!

 

[SuwadeeS]

Fact is Putin ordered the official russian army to invade Ukraine.

Fact is, there are many reasons for trade Embargos against Russia.

Fact is, Thailand shows with supporting Russians to travel on what side they are.

Fact is the Russian tourist and people should start a revolution against Putin and his dictator regime and stop the war.

As another matter of fact, Russian as tourist often have some unpleasing behavior.

[sammieuk1]

Hopeful the new government will see sense seize their assets and boot them all out until this war that they are all complicit to is over is my view ???? 

[RuamRudy]

3 minutes ago, sammieuk1 said:

Hopeful the new government will see sense seize their assets and boot them all out until this war that they are all complicit to is over is my view ???? 

In what way are regular Russians complicit? The ones avoiding the draft, for example, are actively thwarting their government's war efforts. 

[sungod]

4 hours ago, NanLaew said:

No, no, no! It's truly awful. Believe me. People really, really need to stay well away from Isaan.

No worries, I intend too.

[Isaan sailor]

4 hours ago, Will B Good said:

Isaan is looking more and more attractive everyday.

It still does—stunning women, quiet lifestyle, lower cost of living.  And coastal areas only a few hours away.

[KKr]

1 hour ago, NorthernRyland said:

it takes two to tango

let my try to understand your statement, that seems a free wording of the common Russian Narrative that formerly occupied USSR states are Russian because Russia decided to give them their independence back.

So, if I understand you correctly, in your opinion:
similarly Europe was at fault for starting the Third Reich's aggression,
and
Taiwan, as-if-and-when-may-He-above-forbid, will be at fault for being an independent Nation.