The mass influx of Russians is also reflected in other popular tourist areas such as Koh Samui, Thailand's second-biggest island, and the eastern seaboard resort of Pattaya, where there has been a sizeable Russian community concentrated in the beach town of Jomtien for years.
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The number of Russian visitors to Thailand has skyrocketed by more than 1,000% this year, as other popular destinations in Europe and elsewhere have become difficult to enter for Russian nationals following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, Bloomberg reported late Thursday.
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.
But one group in particular is now flocking to Phuket, the country's largest island: Russian elites. While many Russians are getting turned away from Western countries, thanks to Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine, they're finding a friendly welcome in Thailand, Bloomberg reported on Thursday.
'Not Thailand anymore': Russians are flocking to this resort island — but not all is well in paradise. Phuket expects to welcome a million Russians this year. Some are dodging the draft, others buying property as a ticket to a new life.
As a result, many wealthy Russians are taking a holiday in Dubai. This is, however, not a new development! As previously, in a report of Skift back in 2022, it was mentioned that destinations like Dubai and the Maldives have become a safe haven for Russians who want to escape the country.
Most people in Thailand are friendly and will be happy to offer help to those that need it. This can be really beneficial when you have just moved to a new place and might need some help to find your way around or learn the local etiquette.
Nha Trang is a tourist city, its industry is located in industrial areas outside of the city. Nha Trang has fine beaches, hotels and restaurants. Yes, many Russians and Chinese do visit, and many Russians actually live there, but so do people from all round the world. It's a tourist city after all.
Russia tends to be relatively safe for tourists, but petty crime does happen. Travelers are advised to follow the same personal security procedures they would in any other country and stay alert.