Two years of war in Ukraine. Some Russians, escaping the draft or the dour economic situation at home, have moved to Thailand. Many found their way to the island of Phuket. On one hand, the influx of Russian visitors has helped to boost the recovering tourist industry. On the other, Russian investors have driven up property prices, while longstay tourists are stealing jobs from locals. As more Russians are expected to arrive in 2024, what impact will this have on the 400,000 residents of Phuket?

00:00 Introduction
02:06 Thailand's popularity among Russian travellers
04:05 Impact of the war in Ukraine on Russian emigration
08:11 Why Russians are moving to Thailand
12:23 Who is buying Thai property?
16:23 Ways for wealthy foreigners to stay in Thailand
19:39 Locals affected by rising property prices
23:44 Huge reliance on tourism for income in this region
28:20 Are Russian visitors committing crimes?
34:41 Diplomatic relations between Russia and Thailand
37:19 Balancing ties with China, Russia, and USA
44:46 Focusing on tourism

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