Russians Takeover Luxury Phuket Thailand Resorts...Here's Why!

In this video, we'll be discussing the recent news story of Russians taking over luxury Thailand resorts. Why? And what does this mean for the tourism industry in Thailand?

As tourism continues to grow in any country, it's important to be aware of any potential risks. In this video, we'll discuss the story of the Russians taking over luxury resorts in Thailand and what this may mean for the tourism industry there. Are Russian tourists a threat to Thailand's tourism industry? Let's find out in this video!
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Thai general election on May 14
The Election Commission has set the general election for Sunday, May 14, with advanced voting a week earlier on Sunday, May 7.
Source – The Bangkok Post

Warrants were issued for 4 immigration officers for crypto extortion
Arrest warrants have been approved for four immigration police accused of the abduction of a Chinese man and Thai woman and extortion of 30,000 tether crypto coins, worth about 1 million baht, deputy police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn said.
Source – The Bangkok Post

Bar raid, sex claim hits Phuket
Night entertainment operators in Patong say their businesses have lost about B100 million in the past week following a raid on a local bar operated by a foreigner who allegedly employed girls aged under 18 as sex workers.
Source – The Bangkok Post – The Phuket News

FIGHT? NO PHUKET Thousands of Russians flee for Thailand to avoid Ukraine war call-up as they ‘take over’ top resorts
Tens of thousands of Russians have fled to Thailand to escape a Ukraine war call-up. Top tourist resorts, such as Phuket, have been swamped with draft dodgers.

Tourists exempt in jet-ski license crackdown
PHUKET: Tourists are not required to have the correct license in order to operate a rental jet-ski, Phuket Marine Police Chief Lt Col Jeerayut Niyomdet has confirmed to The Phuket News.
Source – The Phuket News
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