I'd like to comment on particular 3rd story R.E. the invasion of the Russians. I live and work (legally) in Koh Phangan. The issue with the massive influx of illegal Russians now here and trying to take over is an absolute nightmare. Ive been here a long time now and have tried my hardest over the years to integrate myself into the local Thai community, as do most ex pats i meet. However, over the last few years there has been an overwhelming number of Russian tourists who then decide to stay long term, thats all fine... but from my experience and very well placed judgement they are becoming more unwelcome. I'll bullet point just a few issues regarding the above mentioned Russians. 1. No manners at all 2. Think the whole world owes tgem something 3. Always push in whete theres an orderly que 4. Have litrally no idea or concern for local Thai culture 5. They all drive like f%&#ing idiots 6. They do not mingle at all with other nationalities, only other Russians. 7. ARROGANT AS F 8. Did i mention No Manners. Anyway, im not bias to any nationality, or creed, skin colour what ever. But... my experience and honest observations tell me they have a very long way to go if they want to settle in Thailand. Koh Phangan, or Phuket will NOT have mini moscows... 🙏✌
@aismameijere-cirsa
Жыл бұрын
I hate to inform you but those russians will NEVER integrate as thai respecting citizens in Thailand. Russians generally don't integrate well with any other culture, instead they try to take it over and make a russian one out of it. I wouldn't be surprised if they demanded russian schools and such in Thailand because they aren't the type to respect others language as well. They do have an entitled attitude with "main character syndrome" and a lot of cognitive dissonance. Why such a cruel comment from my side? Because i live Latvia and to this day way too many russians still refuse to learn or speak latvian because they look down on us + other problems like denying history and so on. We are talking about geratations of russians that still try to take over our country and get it under russian occupation again. So good luck surviving and staying thai in Thailand.
@janew5752
Жыл бұрын
I totally agree with you. They are rude, arrogant and generally awful people. While in Phuket they were coughing and spitting in the pool. It was absolutely disgusting. Vile habit
@OneLifeTwoLive
Жыл бұрын
This as you correctly stated have been noticed and will soon be addressed by none other than the local Thai people themselves- this is THAI land , not my land , your land nor their land.
@bonito34
Жыл бұрын
I used to go to Thailand on holiday for many years. Thats over. I do not spend the best time of the year with russian dirt. Sorry pal.
@dpavlovsky
11 ай бұрын
I was in Prague, Czech Republic before coming to Phuket, and it was exactly the same, i.e. overrun by Russians. I thought I was leaving that all behind, only to be met with the same thing here in Phuket. (Should've done more research, I guess.)
@danewesterdahl3451
Жыл бұрын
Left phuket yesterday. I have been shocked by Russians. Airport was 80% Russian with 10% Indians. Thailand better get ahead of organized Russian businesses, and expect Chinese tourists will bring own problems with zero baht tours. Phuket is in for a real mess. Taxi mafia won't stand back and watch
@mickeysf9490
Жыл бұрын
Racist comment.. Thailand is not your country, you only jealous and racist man .. 👎👎
@paulmillward7009
Жыл бұрын
I look forward to the taxi mafia fighting back. Dodgy Russians should be deported, or jailed. Government and police back handers, I suspect. Look forward to a military coup sort out this mess.
@jinunited7800
Жыл бұрын
This was a great video. I am out off from Phuket because of the taxi mafias and higher prices and like you said lack of public transportation. I feel Phuket loses the Thai charm that the mainland has.
@danewesterdahl3451
Жыл бұрын
I agree on transport issues that largely force a bad experience with taxi or vans. I did use smart bus. Bus was full, and finding it required prior study. It's as far from arrivals as possible I us a God step, but move closer to international area ,double frequency and make places served clearer
@lovinthailand921
Жыл бұрын
Use grab and rent a motorcycle works the best there. I got to Kamala for half the price of posted taxi fare.. I just needed to walk off airport property once there .
@socialmoravec
Жыл бұрын
Sadly, when visiting Thailand this January, I've found Russians generally rude, cold, and not friendly. I tried to approach, and they were distant and arrogant in nature. Yes, there are many exceptions, but generally speaking Russians don't integrate or appreciate local Thai culture. I guess they miss their warm weather and open society.
@veravirabutsady1158
Жыл бұрын
I agreed with you on this with the Russians, same here in US
@David-og7di
Жыл бұрын
Lol.....and their sophisticated cuisine
@AdP2614
Жыл бұрын
Agree totally..was there over December. Definitely agree about the arrogance.. And, definitely won’t be going back there again..😡
@sarasays9883
Жыл бұрын
It’s more so different culture. Not everyone is the same as people in the west.
@aismameijere-cirsa
Жыл бұрын
russians generally don't integrate well with any other culture, instead they try to take it over and make a russian one out of it. I wouldn't be surprised if they demanded russian schools and such in Thailand because they aren't the type to respect others language as well. They do have an entitled attitude with "main character syndrome" and a lot of cognitive dissonance.
@lusty444
Жыл бұрын
The question has to be asked that if Russians are working illegal businesses they must be kicking money towards the authorities otherwise they wouldn’t let them operate?
@KharlHungus
Жыл бұрын
krap
@khanafzal1700
Жыл бұрын
OH IF I WERE A THAILAND POLICE OFFICER I'D TAKE THAT RUSSIAN BRIBE AND DEPORT THEM ANYWAY...
@saltypaul11
Жыл бұрын
My home is Bangkok, my wife suggested going to Phuket in march, after hearing this no thanks, no way. We will go somewhere else.
@bradleys4783
Жыл бұрын
Yep... Not going near the place.
@bobbylong8348
Жыл бұрын
hua hin or chiang mai
@saltypaul11
Жыл бұрын
@@bobbylong8348 yes Bobby much better. Chiang mai in april
@KharlHungus
Жыл бұрын
I think Kho Lak looks like an interesting spot. Coast just north of Phuket.
@powerplayer365
Жыл бұрын
I left Phuket last October because of the overwhelming number of Russians, and went to Ao Nang Krabi. Last week I left Krabi for the same reason. My condo complex I am guessing is at least 80% Russian. I'm going to try Hua Hin and if this continues, I will be leaving Thailand.
@adrianlittle8211
Жыл бұрын
Same in Bali
@wowwowwow185
Жыл бұрын
Hua hin OK at the moment there fleeing Russia 🇷🇺 don't want to fight in Ukraine
@powerplayer365
Жыл бұрын
@@wowwowwow185 yes but from what I have seen here now is that the Russians here have families and only want to live peacefully
@powerplayer365
Жыл бұрын
I have been in Hua Hin for 2 months now
@disneypanagiotou1306
Жыл бұрын
Its crazy to be a Russian right now realizing that nobody likes you
@haryoputro7185
Жыл бұрын
Bali too, it's happening here in my country Indonesia. Canggu is russian village
@amingaz
Жыл бұрын
Your report is absolutely correct . I bought a studio in a new big condo development outside Phuket town in 2010 and within 5 years it went bankrupt having stopped work on the third of eight buildings , the name of the project was the Green places by Phanason close to the big central mall on the highway . I eventually sold it in 2018 and bought in Pattaya Jomtien and i now regret not having looked there first . I am Swiss retired and in Jomtien i feel like i'm in Miami beach . There are no condos along the coast in Phuket and avoid the scam projects advertised in Malls such as at Jung Ceylon entrance . The Russians running illegal businesses such as bringing in Ukraine girls to the night clubs with no documentation was going on then and police did use to round them up late at night on Bangla road , Running illegal real estate agencies by Russians was rampant . I used to receive phone calls every day with european accents asking me if i wanted to buy something ,
@lusty444
Жыл бұрын
Quite a few Russian clubs still openly operating in Pattaya Walking Street. Obviously hardly any of the “Hostesses” working inside are Russian and are from former Soviet Bloc countries like Kazakhstan,Uzbek,Romania,Turkmenistan etc etc. Catering to to the Hiso Thai,Chinese,Korean and Japanese guys.
@robertosborne7542
Жыл бұрын
Ceaucescu might rise from the dead Dracula style after being accused of membership of the ex Soviet bloc-the reason why the west loved him,he even came on a state visit to the UK once,was that he had broken with Moscow,of course he was the leader of an extremely repressive regime but the west didnt care about that.
@jimgoodreau1245
Жыл бұрын
@@lusty444lo
@KIA-MIA-POW
Жыл бұрын
Having read the comments section for the last 4 hours or so, it's plainly evident that all immigration problems can be traced back to government policy, lack of implementation and enforcement, and graft and corruption.
@ThaiExpatDailyShow
Жыл бұрын
Hole in one and thanks for tuning in as always.
@hpaulbryant729
Жыл бұрын
I am an American. I went to Phuket last year to attend a friend's wedding. I wore my Ukrainian T-shirt, with a big Ukrainian flan on the chest, to Tourist resorts and local restuarants. Russians did not like it. Too bad. Their discomfort with the truth pales in comparison to the pain their government is inflicting upon Ukraine.
@khanafzal1700
Жыл бұрын
YEAH YOU SAID IT, WITH THE UKRAINIANS TAKING THE BRUNT OF THIS UNCOMFORTABLE TY, THE REST OF THE WORLD HAS TO WAIT AND SEE IF THIS NUTCASE WILL START THREATENING NUKES...EVERY RUSSIAN IN THIS WORLD SHOULD BE IN RUSSIA TRYING TO STOP THIS BULLSHIT, NOT BE ON ANY HOLIDAY, I DON'T EVEN KNOW HOW THAT WORKS I MEAN DURING WORLD WAR TWO WERE THEY'RE PEOPLE GOING ON HOLIDAY? THIS IS BULLSHIT AND YOU RUSSIANS SHOULD ALL BE BACK IN RUSSIA TRYING TO STOP THIS GUY...
@sliduyzamnoyu
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@sharbymj
Жыл бұрын
This will definitely keep me out of Phuket...
@zelda9639
Жыл бұрын
Sadly Phuket is over run by Russions & French being rude, arrogant and dangerous on the roads. Traffic congestions is at an all time high. Streets are disgusting, dangerous sidewalks, no public toilets or trash cans. Tuktuks and vans take all the public parking. There is also price gouging taking advantage of tourists... Sadly there's no purpose in visiting. Many KZitem channels faulse advertise how great and cheep it is but it's a falacy.
@brin57
Жыл бұрын
Phuket is a tiny little tourist toilet of Thailand and is most definitely not representative of the Country. Just skip Phuket altogether and have a great holiday elsewhere in Thailand.
@lolamar6064
Жыл бұрын
I’m here now in Phuket, everything is ridiculously expensive , all the signs are in Russian. Agreed all French and Russians here, and they all look miserable.
@zelda9639
Жыл бұрын
@@lolamar6064 Wish you well in your visit - take comfort low season should soon arrive...
@davidthomson692
Жыл бұрын
It’s an easy problem to solve. Don’t go there. Boycott Phuket. No customers no money
@michaelhay8712
Жыл бұрын
Plenty of customers, thats one of the main points of this YT video, they’re 70-80% Russian, westerners deciding not too go there would be hardly noticed & given it’s surge in popularity by one nationality the small void would soon be filled.
@eugeniamanana9424
Жыл бұрын
You nailed it, boycotting Phuket and Pattaya will solve the Russian influx
@David-og7di
Жыл бұрын
Does anyone even go to Phuket since the 1990s? They've taken over a few entrepots along Cambodias shoreline but their populous neighbour offered a larger suitcase of money to the you know who.
@AdP2614
Жыл бұрын
Phuket and Pattaya.. both have become absolute cesspits with all the gang activity..really p!$$e$ me off..😡😡😡
@n.eilo_rides
Жыл бұрын
Visited Chiang Mai and Phuket in November. Going back to CM this year, hated Phuket, full of rude arrogant Russians. Road network is pathetic too
@mphays
Жыл бұрын
I've worked with Russians, it was an unpleasant experience. Trust me, you wouldn't want to go on a vacation in an area with large amounts of Russians.
@tingtong2596
Жыл бұрын
Just left Phuket my Thai wife and I where living in Karon won't go back. Poor infrastructure rubbish everywhere how they can claim this is a world class destination is laughable. My wife is from Phuket and she doesn't want to go back very disappointing for her. We have moved on further south much better.
@lorrainevlambert
Жыл бұрын
Yes I found Kata / Karon very dirty this year, won't be going back.
@weekendmillionare
Жыл бұрын
I saw a report yesterday that Bali has just cancelled visa on arrival for Russians and Ukrainians.
@greenblue76
Жыл бұрын
I was planning to come a few days in Pucket as part of my Thailand holiday. I like it there, but after hearing this news, I'm seriously reconsidering to go somewhere else.
@neale3871
Жыл бұрын
What is the attraction of Phuket? I'm struggling to find one.
@khanafzal1700
Жыл бұрын
YEAH BECAUSE YOU CAME TO THAILAND TO EXPERIENCE THAI PEOPLE, NOT RUSSIAN I WOULD IMAGINE IF YOU WANT THE RUSSIAN EXPERIENCE YOU WOULD GO TO RUSSIA...JUST SAYING🤷♂️
@itikronnoolek
Жыл бұрын
@@khanafzal1700 hey 👋 Am thai people i know Almost Russian people at Phuket and khapi you travel Thailand provincial you can see real Thai culture.. example Kanchanaburi provide,Tak Province have long waterfall if you interested you seach .. thx sorry i can speak English a bit😂
@samdrewett3342
Жыл бұрын
We used to go on holiday to Turkey and the waitresses always used to tell us how rude the Russians are
@ThomasD7244
Жыл бұрын
Maybe there are more Russians here because Kiev is not as easy a destination as they thought and Thailand is their second choice ?
@sarasays9883
Жыл бұрын
Many don’t want to go to war and kill their own people?
@Paul-dv4dr
Жыл бұрын
Looks like a lot of them want to enjoy the nightlife of Bakhmut but can't get in!
@mradieltube3268
Жыл бұрын
I have 11 days now when I moved to Phuket I was thinking it’s cheap but I was chocked about the prices and also a lot of Russian specially where I live in condo full of them and very rude
@brin57
Жыл бұрын
In Thailand terms Phuket is certainly not cheap or very representative of Thailand.
@shuffler67
Жыл бұрын
I have been in Phuket recently and although loved the place itself was completely put off by the Russian invasion
@keithgroves6060
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this info. Never was a fan of Phuket but was planning to stay the night before my flight back home in April but will now stay in Krabi and make my way to Phuket Airport. I don't want to ruin my last day/night.
@emmanueldark993
Жыл бұрын
Just subbed and liked video. Thanks for the warning and I'm avoiding Phuket if/when I visit Thailand. I got nothing against Russians but that situation in Phuket sounds like a power-keg ready to blow.
@kibu1914
Жыл бұрын
Wifey and I are in Phuket(Karon) now and there are Russians everywhere - they have zero manners and are very rude. Stay away from Phuket……!!!
@letssee5213
Жыл бұрын
Was in Naklua Pattaya last week. Over 75% of tourists were Russian. Not just young men draft dodging but families. Central Pattaya had large numbers of Indian men in groups. Didn't see so many Chinese tourists. Russians and Indians get on as they're both members of BRICS. Both groups appear to be insular and can be noisy and arrogant. Lower cost hotels can be a nightmare with them as both groups are noisy in their rooms or like to loiter in corridors holding loud conversations. If they want to be better liked then they should be less arrogant and try to be less noisy.
@AndreasinThailand
Жыл бұрын
I was in Kata for November and there was a significant change in the number of people and attitude. While in the water there was lots of russian aggressive machoism, but I didn't have too much interaction at markets or food shops. Most of the condos in my complex were rented / owned by Russians. Will be heading back in April and staying in Chalong to see if it is different. Wondering what the long term effect will be as a retirement option.
@gordonmurdoch4433
Жыл бұрын
Pattaya have to many Indians now
@bobbylong8348
Жыл бұрын
I have nothing against Russians personally but honestly after spending the month of December with nothing but Russians on koh Phangan I really don't appreciate their culture or social interactions. It was really nauseating seeing the news and then seeing Russians on the dance floor.....
@solinvictus5349
Жыл бұрын
As if they're responsible for their government actions lol
@evm2805
Жыл бұрын
Russians the biggest problem i canceld .i cancelled my ticket
@WEF-hater
Жыл бұрын
Been back in Blighty about a week now after 43 days in Phuket, mainly staying around Kata, Karon + Old Town. I witnessed the influx of Russians first then the Chinese. I had a great time but it was heaving and tbh the majority of Russia's I came across their attitude at times stunk, and spoiled it. I am going back to the Land of Smiles in about four weeks for at least 75 days - but not Phuket...
@Banglaroadbarhopping
Жыл бұрын
We have been here since early Oct. Russians started arriving in large numbers in mid-November. My best guess is 85-90% of the current tourism is Russian. I'm surprised that they have such an easy time leaving Russia during "conscription" and that with much of the world feeling supportive of Ukraine, that Russians are welcome here at all. This is a problem that can only be solved by police and immigration. As long as police are looking for opportunities for payoffs, the situation won't be fixed anytime soon.
@colinbell8250
Жыл бұрын
Thailand should ban all Russian entry in support of Ukrainian people.
@sarasays9883
Жыл бұрын
Thailand doesn’t care about a war that’s very far away from them. Many are still recovering from the 2 year lockdowns. It would be the same if England stopped letting Americans or the Chinese in
@thetdchannel
Жыл бұрын
Come on…you know people are being paid off to allow it happen.
@lovinthailand921
Жыл бұрын
I agree with almost all of what you said. Patong is completely over run with Russians and I was extremely put off . I was staying just on the outskirts very far from bangla rd. And it was still nuts. It’s a Russian party boy town. There were more Russians than Thais there. They’re pushy, aggressive, loud , drunk and annoying. But having police patrolling isn’t freedom either, so something needs to be done but it shouldn’t be a police state either. That being said the local areas were amazing! Katu, Rawai, bang Tao beach area, Kamala, kata were very nice.
@rogerward9492
Жыл бұрын
Thai don’t like going to Patong they never had like going there, you only get Thai people going there for work, Thai people would go to Phuket town.
@khanafzal1700
Жыл бұрын
WELL IF THAILAND WANTS TO SEE THERE FUTURE, JUST TAKE A LOOK AT AMERICA NOW NOT ONLY HAVE THESE HISPANICS SUCCESSFULLY TAKEN OVER OUR COUNTRY WITHOUT A SHOT BEING FIRED, THEY HAVE ACTUALLY CHANGED THE LANGUAGE...IS IT REALLY WORTH IT THAILAND?
@KharlHungus
Жыл бұрын
What I don't get is they are clearly leaving their country for obvious reasons...but when they come to this country for safety why do they have a condescending and ungrateful attitude. It's a generalization but still theres a kernel of truth in it. I have some Russian friends that are good people and they share this same observation.
@KatkaLiptay
5 ай бұрын
I can relate, having a good friends Russians I made in London and all I read here is shocking to me plus it sits more for Ukraine attitude to me. How people are able to recognise between Russians and Ukraines, is my question here.
@DaveFL5656
Жыл бұрын
The king will right this- if you visit Thailand respect the culture, respect the people- you won’t meet a nicer human than a Thai.
@ahpaint
Жыл бұрын
I heard of this recently regarding Phuket and it was stated that person wasn't going back there. Thailands beauty is when relating to thai people.
@GK-wx6xo
Жыл бұрын
I was living in pratumnak in pattaya and once peak season started my neighbourhood was completely taken over by Russians. All they did was go the beach, hang out front of the 711 and generally acted rude and aloof.
@ras9875
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like New Yorkers
@bobbylong8348
Жыл бұрын
@@ras9875 or Tel Aviv
@neilyounan3241
Жыл бұрын
All they do is buy fruit 🍎 and go swimming 🏊♂️
@sunshinedaydream911
Жыл бұрын
The Russians own a lot of real estate in Thailand. They are advertising their places for rent on Russian websites as well as Airbnb back in their home country. Many show up and will not leave because unlike a hotel or apartment rental that copies your info on your passport for Immigration Authorities, Airbnb and Russian-owned condos do not have the same scrutiny. I'd love to hear the number of Russians currently in LOS. Thailand has to have at least 10% of the Russian population in its Kingdom.
@carlanthonyholmes2162
Жыл бұрын
That would make it about 30 million ! A lot here, but ............
@alanharrison694
Жыл бұрын
Many Russians in Jomtien and Pattaya now as well.
@albundy1485
Жыл бұрын
Thaï taxi Mafia versus Russian Mafia. There could be some gun violence very soon... Anyways, I canceled my Phuket trip. I'll probably go to the Samui or Pangan.
@peterking3186
Жыл бұрын
Love u name 🎉
@maxvoroshilov3207
Жыл бұрын
you ‘ll bump there into cold, rude, arrogant, condescending Rooshiyanssss.
@3DJay429
Жыл бұрын
Leaving Phuket in a few days - everyone is russian.
@bonsaijimmy
8 ай бұрын
Perhaps there may be some truth in your headline but you editorial should also investigate the Taxi mafia. A few years ago, all tuk tuk charge 400 B from Karon to Patong . Thai gangs are also very well organised & prevented Uber from entering the airport precinct. Balance your reports
@carole2835
Жыл бұрын
Just come back from Pattaya plenty of Russian tourists disrespecting the Thai people. I actually made a scene at breakfast when a Thai member of staff was sworn at (the f word) by a Russian at breakfast for running out of milk!! I was going to visit Phuket in October but am thinking twice now. I want to visit Thailand to meet Thai people, experience Thai culture and contribute to their businesses. This issue will definitely lose Phuket billions in the tourist industry and we all know how many years it takes to change a bad reputation. I was thinking of retiring to Thailand in 2 years time but I will be watching the situation closely now. Carole - UK.
@davidwilliams7552
Жыл бұрын
A russian was arrested in phuket last week for working without a permit in a coffee shop amd the thai owner didnt have the required licenses either.
@davepb5798
Жыл бұрын
Jomtien beach was also lovely, until the Russians arrived.
@steveschertzer5088
Жыл бұрын
All of Thailand was lovely until filthy foreigners and farangs started coming here by the millions.
@KIA-MIA-POW
Жыл бұрын
@@steveschertzer5088 "...coming here by the millions..." Correct, and the answer to that is Thai Immigration. Chasing the tourist dollar by Thai authorities is fast having a negative effect. Once tranquil and beautiful areas have become filthy and crowded, defeating their original charm...
@ThomasD7244
Жыл бұрын
Why I'm seriously thinking of not coming back.. Jomtien is now full of rude arrogant so called tourists.
@nixworld767
Жыл бұрын
This Russian issue is being reported by some other well-known Vloggers as well in recent days, and the theme is consistent. Russians poison everything. I too have witnessed their hostility and rudeness. Was considering retiring in Phuket later this year, but won’t now. I understand they’re infesting Jomtien, my altérnate retirement destination. Will visit soon, so will see. Maybe Hua Hin, we’ll see.
@williammit1332
Жыл бұрын
Yes,they are in Jomtein... like rats
@neilyounan3241
Жыл бұрын
They have infested jomtien and Pattaya they have driven all the prices on everything way up condos that were 10,000 Baht per month are now 20,000 Baht per month it’s too late they ruined everything here also cockroaches 🪳
@CommoditySC
Жыл бұрын
Am in Pattaya currently, and am mostly noticing Indians. Probably 2-3 indians for every European at least.
@Guitarlessiones
Жыл бұрын
jomtienetski.... now.. really disapointing
@lolamar6064
Жыл бұрын
Was just in Hua Hin, lots of Russians there too, not as much as here in Phuket, but sadly with the train system there, I’m sure they will destroy Hua Hin too
@davidwilliams7552
Жыл бұрын
They were talking about cleaning up the thai police force back in 1990 on my first trip here. I remember my thai friends then used to call them "robbers in uniform". Our bus of thai and australian university students travelling around together with thai university professors were stopped and forced to pay bribes more than once. Back then all the traffic would stop in the middle of the road and people get out when it was time for the national anthem.
@jonross8925
Жыл бұрын
Why can't the Government put bus routes through Phuket Airport to Bangla Road somewhere? Make sure the Bus has luggage area just like the inter Airport buses. That should get rid of expensive Taxis at Phuket Airport.
@GK-wx6xo
Жыл бұрын
Why don't the Thais just ban Rusdians from going to Phuket? Problem solved...
@anna_m59
Жыл бұрын
GK@ 💰 💰💰
@travisblanchard88
Жыл бұрын
Who goes to Thailand to experience Russian culture? I will avoid Phuket on my visit, thank you.
@eduardwynants5462
Жыл бұрын
its not only phuket
@KULKUL_Channel
Жыл бұрын
i think this is also start happen in Bali,a lot of tourist from russia selling vegetable
@freeagent8225
Жыл бұрын
I don't mind the Russians they haven't hurt me. Greetings from Australia.
@steveketley9096
Жыл бұрын
I only hear Russian voices now in Jomtien. This has caused price rises. I was going to stay for 3 months but time to move to a different area now.
@denisriel5015
Жыл бұрын
Great coverage very professional
@MuhammadIkhwan95
Жыл бұрын
Same happen here in Bali, Indonesia
@The_Drifter_13
Жыл бұрын
These Russian businesses can be terrible. If you prepay for a taxi, don’t expect it to ever show up.
@brin57
Жыл бұрын
Why would you ever pre-pay for a taxi !!
@liliflu66
Жыл бұрын
Phuket, indeed, nowadays, is not as beautiful as on photos & advertisings…! Lots of trash everywhere , infrastructure is very bad, life is very expensive, congestive roads everywhere…! Corruption & mafias (Russians, Chinese) are the main points of those big issues…! We re living in Phuket & started to think and find ways out of this infected island…!
@khanafzal1700
Жыл бұрын
I HAVE AN IDEA FOR YOU, SELL YOUR PLACE OVER PRICED TO RUSSIANS AND THEN TURN THEM IN, THEY SHOULD BE TRYING TO STOP PUTIN NOT BE ON ANY HOLIDAY...
@KIA-MIA-POW
Жыл бұрын
It would appear that the processing problems with immigration also contribute to the increase in foreigners abusing the conditions of their visas. Electronic automatic visa processing is fine but is significantly open to abuse. With many sanctions currently hurting Russians, it's understandable they would be the focus of attention.
@macmusica
Жыл бұрын
Red ticket right away for them back to MOSCOVIA
@pgm521
Жыл бұрын
Thank you I was coming for a few months but now I will avoid Phuket completely and if things get worse i'll give Thailand a miss... i want sabai sabai not lots of agro
@lolamar6064
Жыл бұрын
I’m in Phuket now, it’s ALL RUSSIANS here, sucks, their miserable looking and rude to the Thais. Guess it’s back to Mexico next year
@jimmydeechai3207
Жыл бұрын
That is because they are being allowed to do what they like.
@glaubhafieber
Жыл бұрын
Foreign mafia? What about the waiters/staff at all the patong beach road restaurants who don’t understand one word of thai? All employed by thai management
@davidelliott1853
Жыл бұрын
they're Burmese
@ericroang685
Жыл бұрын
Aggressive Russians are everywhere.
@senianns9522
Жыл бұрын
I left Phuket in '95 after almost 10 years of life there. I doubt if I will ever return! It was getting bad in '95 as greed island ! It's a rip off place and the attitude towards foreigners is far different from the early days when politeness existed! No, I don't think I'll return!
@user-zm8th7gp9e
Жыл бұрын
Excellent news report.the other services should take a leaf out of your book.speak your mind no bs.
@davidcoleman2796
Жыл бұрын
Why would I spend thousands on my holiday and have to worry about violence and russians ? Jesus . No thanks. Pattaya is not as bad . I stay in Jomtien. I feel safe .
@markhardy7600
Жыл бұрын
I think we will be finding new places to visit following this 6 week trip to Phuket area,just to many Russian people here this time. I hate to say it, but they just are not nice people. Locals are saying 80% of their income is from them and they don’t like them. They like the money but not the people. It was the same story in turkey a few years back. Just a personal view obviously.
@ferraaryani3358
Жыл бұрын
It's the same what happened in Bali
@goodvibetravel
Жыл бұрын
I too have noticed more Russian voices. I think I need to learn Thai and Russian to live here:-)
@ThomasD7244
Жыл бұрын
Forget Thai, just learn Russian, its the only language you will need now in Thailand.
@goodvibetravel
Жыл бұрын
@@ThomasD7244 true that.
@amingaz
Жыл бұрын
Cont : The beach and town in Patong stinks and dirty , at night its infested with mosquitoes .
@lazaruz4096
11 ай бұрын
Thailand is open to foreign investment. There are many foreigners to invest. If you want to experience the local way of life, you should go to the countryside, not the famous islands, as Thailand receives tens of millions of tourists a year. So that's not strange. If you will see a lot of foreigners in the famous tourist destinations in Thailand. There are a lot of Russians coming in. Some people come in to do business, but some people come in to do illegal things. I believe that if they create more problems, they will not be able to do so. Russians may be banned in Thailand
@mangostickyrice555
Жыл бұрын
Thumbs up 👍
@oranjelicht
2 ай бұрын
first they complained about chinese tourists being annoying, then no tourists, now annoyed by the russians. basically; complain less
@bukdavid509
Жыл бұрын
Boycott all russian business
@mrszee951
Жыл бұрын
its not just phuket there all over buying lots of condos hmmm gonna be a different place soon
@jennymark7403
Жыл бұрын
Just got back from phuket last month, it's changed for the worst, Russians, Indians owning restaurants, and the food standards are bad now , the Chinese invasion of tourists not checked no longer need medical papers , there sneezing coughing, on our plane back to Bangkok no masks they were coughing everywhere, then into Singapore then Brisbane Australia half the plane were Chinese, same thing, we told the stewards our concern out there coughing runny noses that were everywhere, nothing done, well guess what we ended up with covid, yeah. We went out of our way to find details that nobody wanted to give us but we got it 126 people on that flight ended up infected that was the Aussies as Chinese were not counted. Time to do something, it's spreading again and nobody is listening
@Mrhappy555
Жыл бұрын
Nothing new with these problems,anyone who understands business knows you can’t solve these problems overnight it takes a long period of stable business activity to support an increase in business without substantial price increases. If you raise prices you can hire extra staff at additional cost but increasing staff without price increases this is slow
@darrenblack6240
Жыл бұрын
2007 and the country was still struggling after the tsunami, the Russians moved in bought everything they could. Thais were not happy. Pattaya beach 2 ladies shot dead then Patong got very nasty. Wish I could tell u more other than it's going to get ugly?? Give it a year or 2. Laos or Vietnam c u soon.
@ankl4291
Жыл бұрын
Totally agree, too many russians, government needs to do something, I know a lot of people who doesn't want to go Thailand because of them
@davidrowlands9709
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your vlog... Would not go to Phuket at this time with so many Russian's...I find them very rude and not a happy place to be ....I think I will be holidaying at home south east Asia is getting so dirty and uninviting...
@ExpatSensei
Жыл бұрын
I won't be visiting Phuket
@VICSWEB1
Жыл бұрын
c'mon man, safe and effective, 15 minute city, sustainability, mass poverty and starvation. Carbon Credits and cbdc
@bonsaijimmy
8 ай бұрын
I agree with stephencomerford's views about Russians. Except for KZitemr Micky Storch, in general most Russians are not so nice.
@peterking3186
Жыл бұрын
I cannot believe anyone make illegal things in Thailand
@KiaNgan-ni9ud
10 ай бұрын
It's not that other farangs do not want to be with Russians but they are soooo rude. Have they forgotten they're outside Russia??? Because if they do NOT behave and respect the places they visited they should just stay in their country!
@LDW1961
11 ай бұрын
There's another way to pronounce "Phuket" and it sums up my feelings about going there. 😂 The corrupt entities that have always run Phuket, and the Russian gangs deserve each other. Som nam na!
@wowwowwow185
Жыл бұрын
There bringing there own girs over and putting them on the game seen that before covid
@davidv.2050
Жыл бұрын
Phuket is the new Transvistra of the East. 😊
@Dip_Life
Жыл бұрын
Russia I s a gift that keeps on giving...
@richardjidee5761
Жыл бұрын
The Russian’s are taking over in Samui as well
@binkysteaver9880
Жыл бұрын
They’ve been trying a lot of that lately.
@369dabbler
Жыл бұрын
Airport doesn’t want to spend the money on staff, we are only ferangs
@vb2534
Жыл бұрын
So your in favour of heavy military action for civil issues and your solution to problems is to police more and be more strict. Moreover you sight the lack of desire of the local Thai people to enforce European ideals as a negative. Funny that when your worldview doesnt jam with the locals they need to change........
@kellythomas990
Жыл бұрын
thanks for the info im not going there then
@lineage13
Жыл бұрын
Renting out your condo shouldn't considered mafia activity...
@imretiredtruestory2867
Жыл бұрын
Nobody said it was.
@Flagship7
Жыл бұрын
Russians can go to Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.
@irvanwitjaksono8603
Жыл бұрын
And now they’re trying to do that in Bali hahaha these R folks
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