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Russia urges visa policy flexibility
Russia urges visa policy flexibility
Friday 22 May 2026 01:37 PM
BANGKOK: Russian Ambassador Evgeny Tomikhin has expressed hope that Thailand’s new visa rules would allow flexibility for foreigners requiring extended medical treatment.
Russians called to respect Phuket
Russians called to respect Phuket
Monday 18 May 2026 12:30 PM
PHUKET: Renowned Muay Thai and MMA training camp Tiger Muay Thai in Chalong has called on its Russian members to send a clear, positive message to Russian visitors causing problems through anti-social behaviour.
Putin to visit China days after Trump trip
Putin to visit China days after Trump trip
Monday 18 May 2026 11:30 AM
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to China tomorrow (May 19) for a two-day visit, hot on the heels of US President Donald Trump’s trip to Beijing, the Kremlin said on Saturday.
Thai foreign minister voices frustration with US
Thai foreign minister voices frustration with US
Wednesday 29 April 2026 10:30 AM
BANGKOK: Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has expressed frustration with the United States, saying the country has received no offers of help from Washington with the wide-ranging economic damage from the American-Israeli war against Iran.
Police deem fatal condo fall a suicide, motive remains unclear
Police deem fatal condo fall a suicide, motive remains unclear
Wednesday 22 April 2026 11:19 AM
PHUKET: Police have now concluded that the death of a 22-year-old Russian man who fell from a condominium in Wichit was a suicide, though officers say they are still investigating what prompted him to jump.
Russian arrested for withdraws from mule accounts
Russian arrested for withdraws from mule accounts
Tuesday 21 April 2026 11:30 AM
PHUKET: A Russian man wanted on an arrest warrant for his role in a call centre scam network has been arrested in Phuket after repeatedly withdrawing funds from so-called ‘mule accounts’ linked to online fraud cases.
Russian man dies in fall from building
Russian man dies in fall from building
Tuesday 21 April 2026 08:51 AM
PHUKET: A 22-year-old Russian man died after falling from a condominium building in Wichit yesterday afternoon (Apr 20), with police investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Ukraine and Russia will cease fire for Orthodox Easter
Ukraine and Russia will cease fire for Orthodox Easter
Friday 10 April 2026 10:53 AM
MOSCOW: Ukraine and Russia will cease fire for the Orthodox Easter holidays, the warring countries’ leaders said yesterday (Apr 9), announcing a rare 32-hour halt in fighting.
Co-payment scheme extended to May
Co-payment scheme extended to May
Thursday 9 April 2026 10:02 AM
BANGKOK: The Finance Ministry has confirmed the next phase of the “Khon La Khrueng” co-payment scheme will start in May, with an expanded reach aimed at easing the financial strain on households amid ongoing economic pressures.
Russian illegal ‘tour guide’ arrested in Phuket
Russian illegal ‘tour guide’ arrested in Phuket
Monday 6 April 2026 08:52 AM
PHUKET: A Russian national has been arrested by Phuket Tourist Police for allegedly operating an illegal tour business while using a Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) as cover, officials confirmed.
Russian tourist dies after Cherng Talay crash
Russian tourist dies after Cherng Talay crash
Thursday 26 March 2026 01:40 PM
PHUKET: A 29-year-old Russian man has died after sustaining injuries in a road traffic accident in Cherng Talay in the early hours of today (Mar 26).
Russian Ambassador praises Thai neutrality
Russian Ambassador praises Thai neutrality
Monday 9 March 2026 10:58 AM
BANGKOK: Thailand has maintained a longstanding stance of neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, reflecting its balanced approach to international relations and the historical ties it shares with both nations, says Evgeny Tomikhin, the Russian ambassador to Thailand.
Ukraine seeks stronger partnership with Thailand despite the 5th year of full-scale invasion
Ukraine seeks stronger partnership with Thailand despite the 5th year of full-scale invasion
Sunday 8 March 2026 01:30 PM
PHUKET: As February 2026 marked the start of the fifth year since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and the thirteenth year of armed aggression against the country, Ukraine’s top diplomat in Thailand has set out Kyiv’s position on the war, peace efforts and the future of bilateral relations.
Russian tourist seriously injured in Patong hotel fall
Russian tourist seriously injured in Patong hotel fall
Thursday 5 March 2026 09:33 AM
PHUKET: A 53-year-old Russian tourist was seriously injured after falling from a fourth-floor hotel room balcony in Patong yesterday evening (Mar 4).
Russian Film Festival returns to Phuket
Russian Film Festival returns to Phuket
Wednesday 4 March 2026 01:36 PM
PHUKET: The 4th Russian Film Festival 2026 is being held in Phuket, offering free screenings of contemporary Russian films as part of efforts to strengthen cultural ties between Russia and Thailand.
North Korea touts nuclear advances as Kim re-chosen to lead ruling party
North Korea touts nuclear advances as Kim re-chosen to lead ruling party
Monday 23 February 2026 12:18 PM
SEOUL: North Korea’s ruling party touted nuclear advances as it re-elected Kim Jong Un to the top post of general secretary, state media said today (Feb 23), during a rare national congress.
Russian-run bar raided for hookah sales
Russian-run bar raided for hookah sales
Monday 16 February 2026 08:25 AM
PHUKET: A Russian-managed bar in Cherng Talay was raided for operating without a licence, trading beyond legal hours and illegally selling hookah, with two suspects arrested and a large quantity of equipment seized, Phuket officials confirmed yesterday (Feb 15).
Russia-Ukraine talks set for Geneva on Feb 17-18
Russia-Ukraine talks set for Geneva on Feb 17-18
Sunday 15 February 2026 11:30 AM
KYIV: Russia and Ukraine will hold US-brokered talks on Feb 17-18 in Geneva, both countries said Friday (Feb 13), announcing the next leg in fraught negotiations seeking to end the four-year war.
Lies, horror, trauma: Kenyans recount forced Russian recruitment
Lies, horror, trauma: Kenyans recount forced Russian recruitment
Saturday 14 February 2026 04:00 PM
NAIROBI: The scars on Victor’s forearm remind him constantly of the day a Ukrainian drone attacked him after he was forcibly conscripted, like hundreds of young Kenyans, into the Russian army.
Phuket Smart Bus driver charged after Russian pedestrian killed in Karon
Phuket Smart Bus driver charged after Russian pedestrian killed in Karon
Tuesday 10 February 2026 11:16 AM
PHUKET: Police have charged a Phuket Smart Bus driver with reckless driving causing death after a Russian tourist was fatally struck in Karon yesterday afternoon (Feb 9).

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