3 Effects Of The RUSSIAN INVASION Of Phuket!

[@livinginphuketthailand]

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[@lancelegoff8770]

I’m here now in kata, Phuket and I was here 4 years ago…. It’s a completely different vibe, it no longer feels like Phuket. It’s unbelievable to see such a dramatic change. It’s lost its appeal sadly.

[@garrycompton7214]

I guess the E U shouldn't have stopped the Russians from going there or maybe Turkiye shouldn't have doubled their prices on all the Russian tourists last year . And guess what ? Russia's economy is sinking ? LOL Their Central bank is paying me 15% /year on my savings acct. I still go to Vietnam - easy , no crowd , no problems.

[@DubblG1]

Been going to Phuket for 15 years, went this past February and it’s not the same vibe at all, yes they ruined it.

[@inspirationsensationssound3993]

And Pattaya....no thanks

[@Tradingdream11111]

Bummer….

[@ianwilde5379]

Not only have the rents skyrocketed, but so has the level of crime and violence. The level of drunk driving and deaths on the road has also risen dramatically. They start businesses without the appropriate paperwork and they fail to employ Thai people (all facts). In short, there are very few positives. And if you came here (Phuket) for Thai hospitality, culture, food, and peaceful people, then forget it, the new reality is mini Moscow. A few weeks ago we even had first assassination hit in broad daylight on Boat Avenue!

[@brucejohnston3521]

WOW

[@lorrainevlambert]

I totally agree with you. A few months back, we were out for dinner... we saw a Russian Hillybilly wearing a Z tshirt... this means " I support the Russian invasion of Ukraine"... for the Russians who are anti-war, we welcome them.... for those that are pro-war... take your guess.

[@mojazzz284]

Ya right... as if the tourists and expats from the west never corrupt the beautiful country of Thailand.

[@thomasjohnrobinson4658]

Went to Phuket for a week in November(Patong)left after 3 days,and the amount of Russians was a factor,not the only reason but the tipping point.Went to KaoLak instead.Liked it so much went back in April.Wont return to Phuket.

[@ianwilde5379]

@@thomasjohnrobinson4658 It has grown considerably worse since last November! My wife is Thai and she has lived on this island for 20 years and she has always considered it home. When I recently suggested moving elsewhere she didn't hesitate for one second.

[@Tttt-wg4hs]

Been coming to Phuket for about 10 years … came here to see Russians everywhere! The vibe is not the same, not relaxing at all and takes away from the paradise we all knew and loved. Sad

[@RealPolitik-dy4it]

A few points: - You mentioned that property prices have gone up in the past 18 months. While the partial mobilization in Russia may play a role in this, the main reason is the end of the cerveza. Especially considering the fact that coming out of it, a lot of employers have decided to go fully-remote in perpetuity. Therefore a lot of people have been wanting to go to Thailand for the past 3 years, having the money to do so, but didn’t want to quarantine. Starting last summer, that opportunity came again and they jumped on it. Russians are no exception. - Subletting long-term leases into short-term leases. This business model wasn’t invented by the Russians. In fact, the prevalence of such “business” has driven many local governments here in the US to put pressure on AirBnB. It takes business from hotels, while driving up the rent for the locals. In fact, I have an acquaintance in Pattaya (Western European), who does that exact business with his Thai wife. They lease houses long term (10-year contract), remodel them, put pools there, and rent them out per night (the leases have a stipulation that if the owner breaks it before the term is over, they compensate him for the work they did on the house). He has about a dozen of these. As far as condo’s go, I knew like 5 people who rented them out for a month minimum, but themselves had long term leases. This was before the cerveza, so it is nothing new. Nor is it something exclusive to Russians. - Language schools: So long as you are not from an English-speaking country, you can actually get an ED visa to study English. Now, as someone who has lived in Thailand for over a decade, you know the deal. You know that there are “schools” which are owned by a cousin of a guy in immigration. Nobody touches them. As far as the “students”, it’s the same deal, as long as they aren’t causing issues and paying their dues, nobody will touch them either. I don’t need to tell you how the interaction between business and law enforcement in Thailand works. There is the law, and there is enforcement. They are a bit different and I will leave it at that. But as far as Russians in Thailand go, this isn’t really that bad of a deal for the Thai Government. Because think about it, most of the Russians there have money. Either they own a business back home, have some passive income, or work remotely. Most of them aren’t your backpacker on a shoestring budget types. They like to live large and are willing to pay for it. Sure, there will be some bad apples, but that is with all nationalities, and Thailand has pretty much accepted that as part of doing business in tourism. But at the end of the day, Thai property owners are happy. Their properties are occupied and they are making a profit. Store owners are happy, they are making money. Restaurant and bar owners are happy, they are making a profit as well. “Legal” services and their “friends in high places” are happy, they are making money. All of that money (with the possible exception of the “legal services”), are adding to the Thai tax base. As far as the Thai people themselves, most don’t live in places like Phuket, Pattaya, or Samui. Unless of course they are somewhat involved in the tourism industry, in which case, their income has probably gone up. So this onslaught of Russians hasn’t made life more expensive for your average Thai who lives in Surin, Udon Thani, Chonburi, Chanthaburi, etc. The only people complaining are farangs who were used to cheaper prices. But let’s be honest, they can either swallow it and pay the market price, or choose not to go to Thailand. If they choose the latter, the Thais won’t really care because they are still turning a substantial profit. Oh, and wait until the 2023-2024 high season, when the Chinese will start coming in large numbers. If the Russian “invasion” (to use your terminology) will be akin to the bay of pigs, the Chinese “invasion” will be akin to Normandy. You ain’t seen nothing yet…

[@livinginphuketthailand]

You should make a video on this mate! 👌

[@robbatayaki5505]

Subletting as a business needs a work permit, right ?

[@RealPolitik-dy4it]

@@robbatayaki5505 The Western European has a Thai wife, everything goes through her AFAIK. As for the people subletting, not sure which visas they are on. But illegally subletting apartments on AirBnB isn’t exclusive to Thailand. Plenty of that in Miami. But technically yes, you would need a work permit. On that topic, you can actually “buy” a work permit. Not for the purpose of working, but in order to stay long-term.

[@tgtAltero]

Thank you so much for your rational insights. Can't agree more. I am actually Russian, who lives in Phuket for more than 16 years. I see the whole picture exactly as you do. Let's wait for Chinese 'invasion"! 😅

[@vb2534]

wow a balanced reply from a tuetral perspective, how refreshing

[@akoyoat]

It’s happening in Bali faster than I can say babooshka

[@shawnstangeland3011]

How are they skirting the law regulating property, business, and jobs. Bangala is now mini Russia.

[@mijead00]

I have been i Phuket many years. But now it doesn't work anymore! Left for three months and now lives on the other side of the thailake. The mafia has taken over large parts of taxis and restaurants. Rude and cocky Russians! Phuket is ruined, in my opinion. So sad

[@BoxerDogs]

The mafia has taken over. Are you saying the Russian mafia in Thailand?

[@surf01er66]

Late to the show but great information. I wanted to go but not now. Thank you !!!! I was a Bali regular but will not go back for basically the same reasons.

[@vfly4433]

Русские в таких случаях говорят - "...и хуй с тобой."

[@itsmeyourfriend1]

10 years visiting Phuket every year , right now i am in Phuket i feel not safe , get me out of here . This is the last trip to Phuket .

[@karnapatel6658]

Russians took over Goa like this slowly but surely Arombol is little Russia own properties / clubs / shops

[@เอเอ็น-ฑ7ส]

l see sir

[@ammabthedigitallynomadic3385]

There are a lot of Russian people in Pattaya too. They're basically running these parts of Thailand

[@TravelChanelBangkokThailand]

Not just Pucket. Russians Tourists in Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam been for ages. Favorite place to go. Especially now they prepare go Asia even more. Becouse politics agains Russia 👌. They don't wanna spend money in the West, simple 👌 ))))))

[@mixalis6168]

West wont allow them to come, big difference !

[@flibbertygibbet506]

Many russian refugees come to the us,,

[@williamhartz8707]

Thailand is one of the few countries Russians can arrive on a tourist visa. Most other countries they have to apply for a visa before arriving…and I am sure they’ll be refused.

[@audreyrose825]

The russians Who are coming in Phuket just want to run away from their country because of their psychopath president Putin, the imperialist mafioso who jails, kills, steals Russian people and invaded Ukraine in 2014 and 2022 plus Georgia in 2008…

[@ScotKuykendall-zy9rj]

Thanks Mr have a wonderful day!

[@livinginphuketthailand]

You too!

[@scottdoran6347]

I’m in Phuket, the Russian invasion has ruined the Island. Rude and entitled, road rage, all over a negative vibe.

[@MONKLJ]

Sounds like a place I want to stay away from.

[@stevek343]

Good idea 😮

[@billrose2202]

and now the chinese are coming and not just on holidays... Prices are gonna go up crazy high. I left phuket for a quieter place. Couldn't find any more peace there. Phuket town used to be the quiet place with few tourists and now its become so loud full of bars. Feels like Patong almost these days. I'm out. Can't ever see Phuket being a peaceful place again but some people love it.. I like the locals but its the aggressive people coming from other provinces that I can live without.

[@Tradingdream11111]

I am glad I visited Phuket while it was still special

[@Zen36977]

Sounds accurate. Phuket is a totally different place now

[@cryptocartel_cc]

everything is different now lol, you too ma boy

[@kosamui]

Initially I doubted the 600,000 figure, then I googled it! OMG! I feel bad for everyone else.

[@WriterinParadise]

I’ve lived in Phuket for almost three years. Since the Russians started moving here the place has gone down the toilet. All of the things you say about raised real estate properties and traffic is absolutely true. What you are not mentioning is that the Russian culture is inherently tribal. They are not interested in melting in with society here. They are also obnoxious and arrogant. These “businesses” you mention that they are starting are for the most part illegal as well. It’s too bad. They have ruined a beautiful place. I will be moving out in May.

[@Chaintis]

Great video Mike! Some valuable information here. Good stuff to know especially since I maybe returning to Thailand at some point.

[@livinginphuketthailand]

Glad it was helpful!

[@louisdisbury9759]

Mike the indigenous population is 250,000 Thais living and registered in the Province and add another 250,000 Thais that come from the North high season to work here makes 500.000 so 600,000 Russians here at the moment nah I hardly think so and I live in Kathu and the roads here are not busy even into Patong and Phuket Town,I wonder are we living on the same Island, ps I've been here 30 years and saw the last Russin invasion that led to Bengkok immigration coming down and purging the Island, especially Russians running an illegal business here, looks like history could be repeating itself.

[@TommyDD99]

When was the last invasion?

[@louisdisbury9759]

@@TommyDD99 The Russians were here 10 years ago trying to take over nothing Bangkok immigration couldn't handle when they turned up after the taxi Drivers blocked the hill from Kathu, google it is all there, Forigners have been coming and going on this island for centuries mate its nothing new. How long have you lived here Tommy?.

[@dadgonewild381]

My only problem is that Phuket is no longer cosmopolitan. Meeting people f4om Europe is now rare....everybody is Russian

[@kparker2430]

what happens when their travel documents become cancelled, cancelled passports by those that did not respond to conscription..how do you get rid of people without passports?

[@stankos1637]

Time for Thai men move to Novosibirsk.

[@johnsonsir8064]

Love yr channel from Seoul

[@livinginphuketthailand]

Thanks buddy!! 👌

[@Mikomido5]

Hopefully they will learn the Thai language and respect the Thai culture 🙏🇹🇭

[@stegura83]

Thai language is virtually impossible for a adult European non native to learn.

[@mixalis6168]

No, and no!!

[@cadelawler3350]

Sadly, that's highly unlikely

[@keepitreal3301]

Americans don't know other cultures & languages. Only McDonald's.

[@jz3689]

Lol

[@jpdurr]

600,000 is wildly inaccurate to the point of impossible. A lot, yet. over half a million, not a chance.

[@piotrpp5478]

Nice video Mike. I wonder, does it mean it's not the best time to buy a property in Phuket? They may go back in a year or two, or when their money or visa runs out.

[@livinginphuketthailand]

Still a good time to buy in my experience.

[@mijead00]

I wouldn't buy in Phuket!

[@safeysmith6720]

Yeah but Brits have done the same thing where they all go. Look at parts of Spain.

[@PerfectSense77]

Ancient news, happening for generations. This is a relatively new development.

[@safeysmith6720]

@@PerfectSense77 Doesn’t change anything. Brits do the same as the Russians, and they are not in any position to complain.

[@edwardmiller3859]

I have visited countries with high Russian tourism, its not good

[@itikronnoolek]

Haha am thai i have funny Almost Russia people and some Ukraine invaded Phuket and Pattaya 😂

[@alexstevenson7941]

I lived in Phuket during the pandemic and it was paradise. After the war in Ukraine started, it became hell.

[@blocboi-o5439]

Why foreigner KZbinrs dont be honest about this issue?.. This is a major problem in Thailand my friend. Because the love of money, Thailand once beloved country and cultural is taking a hit in a negative way. There's a reason why the western part of the world is morally corrupt, without boundaries, structure or standards. Now their bringing that same toxic behavior into Thailand.

[@BlueFairyRose]

Thailand is as corrupt as the West

[@seaventura1]

Time to go to Brazil, way cheaper, really nice villa for 200US/month.

[@stegura83]

Brazil is too dangerous and crime ridden. No thanks.

[@stevenhull5025]

in a favela most probably.

[@saveriocannata3447]

Yes in your dream

[@bigradwolf5001]

Brazil don't have sunsets.

[@fogoeterno6666]

Brazilian here, 200 DOLLARS can't get you even a small apartment in a decent area, let alone a villa.

[@davesivirn5499]

Two words regarding Russian's Buzz kill

[@professorbaksida9423]

Happy Christmas everybody. Great video. Phuket is a great place to visit. But dosent feel like Thailand anymore. The Russians have taken over Phuket. My Thai girlfriend felt like some places we went to she was the only Thai there. We travelled down from Korat. One thing I can say the Russians keep to thereselves drink in there own groups and Russian owned bars and restaurants never tip never bother westerners never wear Russian colours keep a low profile. But its spoiled Phuket for the worse.

[@absolutrudy]

Good vid, but these guys subletting is very shady and if I was an owner I’d be pissed if I found that out. I would put a no sublet clause in the rental agreement

[@bigradwolf5001]

Who cares as long as they pay. If you are bummed about them able to sublease it at higher rate then why not increase your rate later then? Stop sour graping.

[@BlueFairyRose]

You must be Russian.

[@billrose2202]

its illegal to sublet in Thailand unless permission is in the original contract. I dealt with some Russians trying to sublet and not only did she not show me the original contract she was very rude@@bigradwolf5001

[@southeastasiagoingastray731]

When was the last time that you have checked "the big wave warning system"?

[@cryptocartel_cc]

just look upstairs

[@jpdurr]

ha, they make the English and American's look like Model Tourist!

[@cryptocartel_cc]

why only English and Americans ? What about others ?

[@ИринаАхмедова-н1у]

I am russian. And I am very sad with your video. I never did anything bad in my life. I am educated and intelligent person. I never even tried alcohol. I am living my quite peaceful life and trying to be happy. And all my russian friends are the same . I am a doctor. And I like to help people and animals as well.. I like to watch sunrise and watch movies about kindness and love.. my hobbies is to help animals... and I can not believe that this world has become so cruel and full of racism This last year I got heart attack from the stress what is going in my country and from hate of European people in all social media . Guys, Who give you the right to insult Russian people ? Who give you the right to say we invaded Thailand? I came to Thailand because I want to be alive and my heart is tired to cry from pain and hate around. And I am also suffering from high prices here.. but I don’t have many choices to travel to another countries.. as you guys have. We Russians feel even worse than Ukrainians. we are morally broken and depressed .. we were betrayed by our own country.. And we were betrayed by the whole European world, which has always talked about democracy. You show your democracy when you stoped to give visas to us.. Instead of supporting us you put knife in our backs.. the funny thing is that Russian people who created this war they are traveling to Europe very easy till now .. Because they are millionaires and they can buy what they want. But you betrayed us. You showed us that your democracy is fake. we, ordinary people, see only hatred towards us .. but you all just continue to killing our hearts .. Is this your European democracy and tolerance? We are innocent people forced to move to Asian countries. While the real aggressors come to live in your Europe. Is it fair? And you are proud of yourself and your sanctions against ordinary innocent people. who are dying of pain right now

[@brianrasmussen7155]

I have to say. You should be at home fighting your dictator. it's sad that asian hasn't shut down to rusians. It seems like they care too much about your money. Russians have started a war in Europe. You shouldn't be allowed to travel. Personally, I love Phuket, but I don't go there anymore. I don't want to risk having to sit next to a Russian in a restaurant or the like. Keep up the good war, I hope you lose soon so we can have peace in the world.

[@Tttt-wg4hs]

Ruining all the different paradise destinations around the world

[@__-fu5se]

You are an individual as any of us here. Your concerns and feelings are genuine to you because you experience them, but what cannot be said is to blame other and point fingers for a problem that was created specifically by your own government. The longest span of European peace between countries broken by the narcissism of a single man. Even if the citizens are not directly resonsible, you can't expect actions not to cause their rightful consequences.

[@RAISOUT]

​@@brianrasmussen7155 Show how to fight the regime while the europe continues to sponsor it. Our entire opposition has been saying for decades, add sanctions, Putin is building an army against his people. But you didn’t care, EU was liked cheap gas and oil, they didn’t care that my people were being robbed. And when Putin put this army into action, you were like, oh these damn Russians. Show me how an unarmed population can fight an rich dictator

[@movingshapes]

No rain drop wants to feel responsible for the flood. But your collective coward, serf minds, and political apathy created this situation. As an orc you absolutely are responsible for what is happening.

[@Сербена]

I'm Russian and I live in Pattaya. Thank you for the video. You speak English quite slow to understand.

[@livinginphuketthailand]

Glad to hear that! Thanks for the comment!

[@JJJ-ok7nc]

Hello Russian. Dont ruin this lovely country. I know Russians are not the nicest of people. Thanks

[@oranjelicht]

More Russian girls as well 🎉🎉🎉

[@dpavlovsky]

Lived in Prague for almost two years, and it was the same. Renting out the seediest apartment for $800USD because the Russian invasion. Recently booked my ticket to Phuket. A bit pissed that it's going to be the same as it was in CZ. I heard somewhere that Thailand was going to stop renewing their VISAs. Anyone know if this is true?

[@billrose2202]

Just go another place in Thailand. Russians love Phuket. Try Krabi besides Ao Nang for instance.

[@dpavlovsky]

@@billrose2202 Yeah, I'll probably stay for another month or so. Need the sunshine. Plus I don't go to the beach but maybe once or twice a week, and I don't go out to the bars, so my interaction with them is pretty minimal. I guess I don't have any problems with them per se; but just with how many there are, driving up the prices or real estate by removing supply and increasing demand, like in Prague. A lot of the real estate agencies there too were run by Russians and as soon as they found out I was American, they didn't seem to want to help. Was ghosted twice by two separate Russian real estate agents in Prague. Prague Spring all over again sans tanks.

[@NordicAdvRider]

A lot of them have been kicked out and banned from Bali as well because bad behaviour

[@psaint60]

I guess it’s a thing now, if things aren’t going the way you like in your home country, you run away and go party in someone else’s country until someone else cleans the mess up for you. Freedom isn’t free. If you want it, sometimes you just have to go and take it.

[@ClaudeRausch]

For me that's simply one of the reasons to not going anymore to the Kingdom. On many places you are not anymore in Thailand. You are practically in Moscow or in St.Petersburg.

[@vfly4433]

the main thing is that you are not in Philadelphia with drug addicts, in the kindest, most honest and fair USA

[@ShutingFromTheSky]

i just wana know if the Russian girls in Phuket are selling or not

[@Angusbone]

Too many Orcs turned the Shire into Mordor

[@stegura83]

Orcs never invaded the shire. It was ruffian men from Bree and Dunland corrupted by Saruman

[@Angusbone]

@@stegura83 my analogy was merely hypothetical, not intended to be literal. I live in the 'Shire', the Orcs have seemingly invaded.

[@Farawaynow]

Nice video, great info.

[@livinginphuketthailand]

Cheers!

[@Orange-ic2mp]

It’s now a russian city There’s ads in russian Russian lawyers Realtors etc all in Russian languages no English no thai Travel there makes me feels like im not in my home country, even more than Sukumwit with Thais are minorities already but down there in the Beaches it’s Russian town now I like it it’s like traveling internationally in domestic trip. But it’s feels like we’re losing our land. But mostly they did it all legally and most of them are honest business so im ok 👍

[@fedupwithbs1782]

I was in patong beach in march.. we were surrounded by russians They didnt bother us though

[@robertcarpenter7486]

Of course not, they probably wouldn’t smile or look at you either.

[@cryptocartel_cc]

@@robertcarpenter7486 can you say honestly - are you smiling right now like an idiot too?

[@fedupwithbs1782]

@@robertcarpenter7486 not a friendly people at all lol

[@Flagship7]

Russians are welcome to the beautiful green Bangladesh. All around sunshine, cheaper food and rent, with the world's largest natural beach.

[@Brad.whatthe]

The people of Ukraine will be very happy to see this video

[@samuelxd7954]

Wont the thai authorities catch on? I can't imagine this is legal.

[@BlueFairyRose]

Everyone is paid off

[@TinWhistleTV]

interesting video, but out of interest, is that a northumbrian accent?

[@livinginphuketthailand]

I'm from Durham originally. Well spotted 👌

[@TinWhistleTV]

@@livinginphuketthailand if i am honest, i knew from the sound of voice sand pronounciation of certain words hehe. whats it like over their? as I am thinking of moving of moving to the Philippines but tempted by Thailand too.

[@bigradwolf5001]

@@TinWhistleTV It's simple -- expat - Philippines; sexpat - Thailand.

[@pofung4427]

Phuket is a Russian island, like Crimea

[@trinintawin2563]

russia will invaded phuket next ?😂

[@pofung4427]

@@trinintawin2563 Yeah, in 2024

[@ianwallace16]

Interesting about leasing property for long term n sub leasing out same property for short term rental.

[@limes..100]

Have they taken over Bangkok? I know how bad Phuket is. I was there for 6 months last year

[@travellerjames3139]

I went in January and it is full of Russians but they were mostly families and they were quiet and respectful. But yes it takes away from the Thai ambience so I will go somewhere other than Phuket next time.

[@stevek343]

Where did the Russians get the money to go to Thailand and spend spend $

[@bigradwolf5001]

It's not expensive in Thailand. If it were US they were going to, then that we ask.

[@limes..100]

Out of 143 million Russians there’s going to be quite a few with 50k in the bank and Thailand is cheap compared so there ya go

[@เอเอ็น-ฑ7ส]

l am fine job sir l stay her phuket town l am job pantin thanks sir

[@ahriman9929]

I love seeing John cry

[@stevewooly6168]

Well you're not going to get insurance unless you've got a licence

[@richardperritti5916]

Interesting. I am wondering how the Russian's will be supporting themselves long term in Thailand. For anyone applying for a retirement visa they have to have the deposit in the Thai plus the documented income.

[@johnsonsir8064]

Adorable friend from SEOUL

[@dealerslicenseops]

PRO TIP: You won't have to attend even a single minute of "Thai language school"

[@AbroadInThailand]

Stay safe in Phuket 🙏

[@islanddreams4805]

RIP PHUKET

[@agurung010]

Nothing wrong with russians doing it... brits and americans have invaded all over the world for more than a decade...so wats wrong when russians does it!!

[@ascendant95]

Nice statement. I thought most people complain that Americans are dumb because they never travel the world and most don't have their passports. Which is it? Whichever one is more convenient at the moment?

[@bigradwolf5001]

I like Russians especially their women are hot.

[@steveburke7675]

Brits and yanks tend not to bring organized crime with them on their travels.

[@bigradwolf5001]

@@steveburke7675 It doens't have to be organized crime. A couple of days ago a Brit was arrested for bashing a thai's glass door with his bike.

[@Saudade720]

No worse than the British.

[@daemeonation3018]

Because Bali doesn't want them.

[@RealPolitik-dy4it]

It was some politicians in Bali who asked the Indonesian government to tighten visa requirements. But as of now, nothing has changed.

[@garyverth4887]

Parking is ridiculous, and they are still building more apartments in the same area.

[@matrices3987]

600k Russians in Phuket 😅😅😅😅😅

[@livinginphuketthailand]

Seems a bit high right?

[@matrices3987]

@@livinginphuketthailand the region is pop 500k. Someone guessed how many Russians have traveled to Thailand, the entire country, in the last year. That might be 600k. The vast majority of Russian visitors to Thailand stay for up to a month. There might be 10k Russians, maximum, living long term in Phuket. They eat out say 5-10x more often than local Thai and drink at bars more often than the average expat. Publicly spoken Russian is going to be noticeable. All these factors lead people to overestimate the population.

[@masonjones3780]

Seemed like more while I was there in January 😂

[@chasjacks9378]

Maybe 60,000?

[@ATIWatchReviews]

So all negative then lol. I didnt go Phuket this time due to the rain and other issues, and the fact I hear it's one big tourist trap but I will go next time I think when it's dryer

[@tonyk7943]

Crazy Russian Drivers Phuket Addison coming soon to KZbin.

[@nickoutram6939]

Sounds awful, I sold out in 2016 (Cape Panwa which was always a lot quieter anyway.)

[@f1hotrod527]

I just got back from Thailand. Was there in November. First time to SE Asia. Part of the time I was in Phuket. 90% of the tourists were Russian. I told people about this and they think I am exaggerating or crazy😂. Glad to see this video. I had no bad experiences with the Russian tourists. They kept to themselves.

[@adrianlittle8211]

Same same Bali

[@seaventura1]

All Thailand and Bali as well.

[@cesarepieri7977]

Similar to the invasion in Spain of a certain nation aswell as Australia and indeed the UK ,we are all in one way or another witnessing an invasion so what's the issue,is it because they are specifically Russian?

[@PipinKratky821]

Exactly! British expats can invade any nation, but how dare Russians to do the same!

[@jpdurr]

While you won't say it, they are a Pox.

[@carpathianequestrian]

I was born in Phuket...

[@jameswill175]

I'm sure Russian intelligence is there too, keeping tabs of the draft age males. 🤔

[@silvabakx6396]

we're gettin out of the u.s. too for the same reasons, but we see what's up in Phuket, so we know better than to waste our time/money there. the rooskies can have it. easier to contain them & keep an eye on them lol

[@bigradwolf5001]

Phuket is exposed to moving Sumatra platelets. They are playing Russian roulette going and staying there.

[@silvabakx6396]

@@bigradwolf5001 interesting. i see what you did right there lol

[@towncroft1965]

Phuket has long been on my bucket list and I was seriously thinking of visiting with my wife in Feb 24. However, I’m now having second thoughts. Is anyone aware of troubles between them and other nationalities there? Just want a good time and to enjoy ourselves. If not a good place to visit, can anyone suggest an alternative part of Thailand to visit? Wanted a bit of night life, a beach and sight seeing.

[@stevenbird7183]

Just got back from kata, it was like 2 weeks in Russia, we were the only English speaking people in the hotel, won't be going to Asia again for some time. The Russians kept to themselves, and didn't even smile back when acknowledged, a total different experience from 2019

[@kkranker]

spot on steve! i was there recently. probably 75% russians in immigration at phuket airport.

[@siamiam4306]

@@stevenbird7183 I had same experience back in March. I stayed a Mida Grande in Surin which was occupied by 90% Russian. Maybe because my ethnicity is a combination of romantic ( Latin ) cultures, it was astonishing to see this demographic not even social with themselves at the resort and even the awesome buffet breakfast. Maybe it was a sample and not true indication of what's real.

[@bank0942]

​@@stevenbird7183I hope they can adapt to Thai culture.

[@APMcD]

It's funny how everyone makes videos of Russians moving places but no one says a word of any other nationality coming into Europe for the past few decades.

[@cryptocartel_cc]

the only good comment here ) thank you

[@stupot1952]

Not many Ukraine people rushing away from the war

[@RealPolitik-dy4it]

Ukraine has banned all men between the ages of 18 and 65 from leaving the country. But as you can imagine, the ones with the means to leave, do leave. And the ones who were out of the country before the war started, aren’t in a rush to return. Plus, a lot of European countries are taking them in as refugees, providing them with various assistance programs. “Assistance programs” and “Thailand” are two phrases that don’t go in the same sentence. Especially when you add the phrase “foreign national” to that sentence. THESE are the real reasons why you don’t see as many Ukrainians as Russians in Thailand. That and the fact that there are 3x more Russians than Ukrainians to begin with, coupled with the fact that Russia has a much higher standard of living than Ukraine (before and after the war). Therefore, your average Russian will have more means to travel, than your average Ukrainian. Do your research, use your brain, and don’t buy into the propaganda from either side.

[@justvisitinginnewyork7417]

A lot of them escape UA and run away from the MADNESS of rabbi SELENSKY

[@somekindaguy100]

Apart from the 13 million that have left already since the war started 🤔

[@stevenhull5025]

because most of them are now dead thanks to the US's proxy war against Russia

[@jz3689]

Send them there to take the fight to them. Fn Russians are just miserable people.

[@nadzirahfarhah3423]

What a cursed nation

[@germanbeer2466]

Perfectly fine. Let’s all get together and live happily.

[@billrose2202]

I've met many Russians and would call some friends. Never had a problem besides some being rude on the internet but that's the internet

[@ryannazha8809]

There has always been russians there

[@jamalhamdaui670]

First why do Thailand government accept russian citizens? 😢😢😢😢

[@RealPolitik-dy4it]

Why not? Thailand is in the tourist business. If a potential tourist has money and is willing to spend it (even if staying long term), then wouldn’t it be dumb to turn them away? On the same token, I can ask why would Thailand let westerners retire in their country?

[@jamalhamdaui670]

@@RealPolitik-dy4it because im a russian myself 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@stevenhull5025]

and what is wrong with Russians having a holiday like everyone else?

[@aArcziMetin2]

Rotten blood

[@henrikdahl7252]

Slava ukraina

[@movingshapes]

Orcs!

[@simonhamblett6416]

ok so just took phuket off my list as a destination.

[@eicisback]

Yeah, we all understand why they're escaping their country (and many would try to do the same). However, it doesn't make it right and understanding doen't mean accepting. I'm not blaming them for doing so, though, but I'm blaming their government for letting it happen. Indeed, being the citizen of a country is not just about having a bunch of rights, but also about having a few duties. And potentially having to fight for your country, is just one of them. Nobody wants to go to war, but that's not the point. When your country is at war, you just have to go. Indeed, it's not always about what we want or not, not always about what we agree with or don't. When there's a war, your personal opinion is irrelevant, your government is in right to expect you to go and fight it, just like you expect him to do a whole bunch of things for ya in times of peace. And not only that the men shouldn't be allowed to leave Russia these days, but the women shouldn't be allowed to either. Because when the men are out there fighting, who's supposed to keep the country's economy running if too many women are also gone ? Who's supposed to take care of other people in the country (elderly people, children) ? What will Russians staying in the country (for whatever reasons) think about those leaving and abandoning them with all this shiiit on THEIR back ? What's the example given to children and the next generations of Russians ? And no, I'm not Russian myself. Yes, I live in Phuket. And yes, I fought for my country.

[@TheWanderingPensioner]

@Eric e ... I probably couldn't disagree more. "When your country is at war, you just have to go." So, my country, right or wrong, yeah? Kind of like "my father, drunk or sober" ... and when he beats the shit out of my mother, I should just respect that, yeah ... coz he's in charge? There's nothing sacred about governments. They get their power from people, sometimes, and sometimes they get their power by nefarious means. When they exercise that power immorally, it doesn't matter how they came by it, they deserve to be resisted. There is no contract that says while they're in power they deserve absolute or blind loyalty. If we had more courageous conscience-driven resistance to stupid adventurous wars, we'd have less stupid adventurous wars. And finally, whether it's the excuse of soldiers or of citizens, "I was just following orders" doesn't hold up well, as a justification for immoral actions.

[@eicisback]

@@TheWanderingPensioner You sound like a little kid who's comparing apples to oranges, just to pad himself on the back in persuasion he's right, lol. I guess that's the difference between a snowflake born a victim "me, me, me" "take, take, take" where's my prize Milllennial and a brained person, who understands things and how they work, even when he does not like them and they don't benefit HIM. I mean someone who understands that everything he can enjoy in life NOW, is not just the result of countless miracles that came to bless, but more the result of tons of things his predecessors didn't like and didn't wanna do, but still did because they were bigger and more important than their own little will and lives. But we need dummies like you, because regardless of what you think, you make our lives way easier than they could possibly be.

[@jeanpierre3359]

Well, following your statement when German soldier went at war they were right and should not have been judge after the war? Most did what their leader was asking except that their leader was a crazy dictator called Hitler. No, you don’t have to fight for your country and follow a crazy dictator. The only exception if your country is invaded, which is not the case of Russia. It’s rather the opposite.

[@mryouben]

Nobody likes orcs

[@livinginphuketthailand]

Very true!

[@cryptocartel_cc]

orcs not in thailand, what are you talking about orc

[@anoncapitalist7045]

Russia isn't the problem. Think about why countries are ditching the USD for trade.. it isn't hard. Don't give into the proxy war propaganda

[@somekindaguy100]

Excatly thank you

[@stevenhull5025]

At least someone here has not been brainwashed by western media propaganda

[@steveburke7675]

USDs are desired around the world...rubles? Not so much.

[@markhepworth]

Haven’t fancied Thailand for a few years now,doubt I’ll be going back now the Russians have turned up.