According to immigration officers in February, Russians were the third largest group of foreign visitors to Thailand,'' he said. They come in family groups to escape the cold weather and can afford to pay travel and accommodation expenses and Thailand can respond to their needs,'' he said.
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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.
Total in the winter season 2022/2023 (December, January and February) Thailand was visited by 570,609 tourists from Russia. The most successful month of winter in terms of tourist traffic was January. Then 202,642 Russians had a rest at the resorts of the kingdom.
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.
In general, Thailand is one of the safest countries in southeast Asia for travelers. But laws are strict, and you have to take precautions to ensure a safe and enjoyable vacation. Where you go and what you intend to do in the country can mean different levels of safety for some travelers.