Is Phuket full of Russians?

An influx of Russian expats is buying up property in Phuket.
From January to June of this year, more than 790,000 Russian nationals arrived in the country, a whopping 1,000 percent increase from the same time last year, according to the Thai Ministry of Tourism and Sports.



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Russian tourists enjoy the beach in Phuket, Thailand, Dec. 26, 2022. Russian tourists are fleeing to Thailand to escape the war in Ukraine or look to move to the Southeast Asian country.

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In 2022, Turkey was the most popular outbound destination of Russians travelling with tourism purposes.

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Number of outbound tourists from Russia 2022, by territory
In 2022, Turkey was the most popular outbound destination of Russians travelling with tourism purposes. In total, Russian tourists made 5.2 million trips to Turkey over that period.

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He said the main reason for Russians visiting Thailand is because they want to escape the cold weather in their country while the Russia-Ukraine war has little bearing.

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Both islands offer a variety of travel routes, including beaches, museums, temples, and cultural centers. If you're seeking sun, beaches, and nature, Bali is the place to be. Alternatively, if you're looking for a holiday experience full of parties and vibrant nightlife, Phuket is your go-to destination.

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Thai is undoubtedly a challenging language to learn and comprehend, but fear not! Having a very heavily tourist-oriented economy, the vast majority of people in Phuket can speak very good English, especially those who work in restaurants, shops, markets, hotels and around the major attractions.

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