Russians travel to Turkey more often in 2025
Turkey ranks first in terms of demand among Russian tourists this year, Vice President of the Russian Union of Travel Industry Dmitry Gorin said.
Thailand
Israel identifies body of returned hostage
Israel has identified the remains of the hostage it received from Hamas yesterday as Thai national Sudthisak Rinthalak, the Israeli prime minister's office said.
Thai operator to manage Dombay's Amanauz hotel
The Amanauz Hotel under construction in Dombay will join the prestigious Dusit Collection brand and will be managed by a Thai hospitality company.
Egypt becomes main winter beach vacation destination among Russians
Coral Travel has named the most popular beach vacation destinations for the coming winter
Most budget-friendly destinations for September vacation announced
Tour operators report that Russians can enjoy a seaside vacation for two at the end of the summer season for under 100,000 rubles, with Türkiye, China, and the UAE emerging as top affordable international destinations this autumn.
Earthquake hits Thailand and Myanmar
Thailand and Myanmar were at the epicenter of a powerful earthquake, which destroyed buildings and bridges. Dozens of people remain trapped under the rubble.
Turkish Airlines to fly to Phuket more often
Turkish Airlines will provide more opportunities for travelers to Thailand by increasing the frequency of flights to Phuket this year.
Phuket-Moscow flight makes emergency landing in Bangkok
A Moscow-bound Boeing 777-300ER operated by Aeroflot Airlines made an emergency landing at Suvarnabhumi airport on Monday night following a landing gear problem. The Moscow-bound flight SU277 departed Phuket airport at 3.20pm on …
Banks in 9 countries suspend service to Russia's UnionPay
Today, banks in Turkey, the UAE, Thailand, Hungary, Vietnam, Germany, Kazakhstan, Qatar and China have stopped servicing UnionPay cards issued by Russian Gazprombank. The issue has been observed across both state banks …
Two Russian tourists killed in Phuket landslide
A landslide in Phuket, Thailand, has killed two Russians. There are also six more people on the list of the dead.
Russian football players to play with two Asian teams
The Russian football team will go to Asia in a month. There, the team will have friendly matches against two national teams from this region.
Thailand announces longer visa stays for Georgian tourists
Visitors from 93 countries, including Georgia, can double the length of their stays in Thailand after the government extended visa-free travel to 60 days. The extension also includes leisure and business travelers from the U.S., …
Most dangerous countries for Russian tourists announced
Insurers spoke about the countries where tourists are most likely to seek medical help this year. According to them, Thailand is considered the most dangerous country.
Thai brand to open five-star hotel in Anapa
A new five-star hotel will appear in Anapa on the Black Sea coast. Thai and Russian investors are participating in the project.
Thailand proposes Schengen-like visa for Southeast Asia
Thailand is steering an initiative for a joint-visa program with countries that together hosted about 70 million tourists last year as Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin ramps up initiatives to attract more long-haul and high-spending …
Where will Russians spend vacation in 2024?
ATOR gave a forecast for the most popular tourist destinations among Russians for 2024
Russian fighter vs. South Korean star to be main event of ONE Fight Night 18
Reigning ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Champion Superlek Kiatmoo9 was scheduled to defend his belt against Elias Mahmoudi in the headline attraction of ONE Fight Night 18 on Prime Video, but a rib injury has forced the …
Azerbaijani Embassy may appear in Thailand
A diplomatic mission of Azerbaijan may appear in Thailand in 2024. It is also planned to open embassies in Oman and Afghanistan.
Thailand extends visa-free stay for Russians to 90 days
The government of Thailand has extended the period of visa-free stay for Russian nationals from 30 to 90 days as a temporary measure effective from November …
Thailand grapples with sharp rise in dengue fever cases
Dengue fever cases are on the rise in Thailand, with the Department of Disease Control reporting an increase in 18 provinces including …
