Phuket: Thousands of Russians Flood Thailand's Tropical Paradise to Escape Putin - The Wave of Flight and Millions in Real Estate
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"I can't shoot at people and kill them," a young Russian explains his escape from Putin's war. Thousands of Russians are seeking protection from convocation, sanctions, and economic insecurity on Phuket.
Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the number of Russians leaving the country increased significantly, especially after the declaration of partial mobilization in September of that year. One of the main destinations where Russians have found refuge is the Thai island of Phuket. At least 60,000 Russian citizens live there today, and more than 619,000 visitors from Russia arrived in the first seven months of this year alone. The Ru…
In a tropical paradise of palm trees, pineapple plantations and towering Buddha statues, the golden domes of a Russian Orthodox church seem completely foreign. Yet the Holy Trinity Church on the Thai island of Phuket is the most tangible symbol of a sweeping immigration influx.
Thousands of Russian citizens are flocking to Phuket, Thailand, seeking refuge from conscription, repression by the Putin regime, and the economic fallout from the war in Ukraine. This influx has transformed the local economy and society, causing property prices to soar and residents to mixed reactions.
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