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.
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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 …
Demand among Russians for May holidays tours increase by 2,5 times
This year, Russians are 2,5 times more active in buying tickets for the May holidays than in 2022. Citizens intend to have a rest not only in Russia, but also at foreign hot resorts.
Budget alternatives to Türkiye
An average tourist is unlikely to be able to afford a vacation in Türkiye this summer
Russian man arrested in Thailand for 993 days of overstaying
A 34-year-old Russian man was arrested on Pha-Ngan Island in Surat Thani for 993 days of overstaying his legal visa conditions. Immigration officers told the Phuket Express that recently they have arrested a Russian national at a resort …
Thailand offers 5 year-visas to influencers to promote tourism
With the return of Chinese and Hong Kong visitors, Thailand is giving the invited influencers a special ‘gift’ Thailand is switching to online influencers as a key strategy in its new approach to attracting new tourists to …
Thailand needs Russian tourists
Today it has become known that the Thai authorities will not introduce the entry requirement for foreign tourists, which was announced two days ago. The restriction, introduced amid the outbreak of COVID-19 in China, was formally in effect …
