The Russian Invasion of Phuket Thailand Explained!
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- Опубликовано: 13 фев 2024
- Thailand, Phuket: there are Russians everywhere on this beautiful Thai island! Some escape Russia, some come here on vacation, and when they do, they bring their entire family with them, it's a completely different tourist than people from the USA, UK, or the rest of Europe do. The Russians invaded Pucket, and all the prices have increased tremendously, but why did it happen?
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I've been accused of being paid by the Americans, the Chinese, and now for sure they are gonna say the Russians!
What I share on RUclips is my personal experience, and I would be glad if you were open-minded enough to realize that what we normally hear on our news might not fully be the truth!
PS: this is a short video because I am experimenting with a few things trying to bring back the channel up to the views it deserves!
ohhh, i thought it was the Indians!!! lol no just kidding.
Keep it up soon the silver button!! and you traveled the world!!
...While we all know whom Michele actually sponsors: CALABRIANS...
I appreciate this opinion, but your understanding of economics is... incredibly poor. Purchasing power parity (PPP) is a tool we use to compare economic conditions between states using different currencies; it is purely meant as a means to measure the relative purchasing power of individuals in their respective countries in a way that better accounts for things like services that aren't internationally traded. It is constantly misused (even in so called mainstream media), and is ONLY meant to measure RELATIVE living conditions. Aggregated PPP GDP figures are basically meaningless (nominal figures are most often what is appropriate when making aggregated comparisons); per capita PPP GDP figures are what we primarily use for living standard comparisons, but even here Russian PPP GDP per capita is currently 55th in the world at 35,310(USD), while a country like Germany enjoys PPP GDP per capita at 66,038(USD). Russian is a relatively poor country by western standards, even adjusted for PPP, even with the current controls in place to prop the Ruble up (it'd be much worse otherwise). That said, there are many, many wealthy Russians, as their economy is top loaded (Gini of .40) compared to most countries in Europe. What we are seeing in Phuket doesn't have anything to do with the idea that Russia is doing well economically, and everything to do with wealthy Russians seeking a place to hide themselves, and their kids from conscription while having many options blocked by sanctions.
Nothing wrong with being paid. Man has to make bread
@@pgsantaТак у нас нет мобилизации, незачем прятаться. Что касается экономического положения -- оно, по-моему, наиболее улучшилось как раз у бюджетников, пенсионеров и прочих малодоходных категорий (могу судить по себе): рост доходов уже несколько лет превышает инфляцию. Вот у бизнесменов нередко дела похуже, особенно у тех, кто ориентировался на Запад.
Что касается того, что немецкие доходы примерно вдвое больше -- наверное, но в России есть много своих плюсов (реально бесплатная и улучшающая с базовая медицина, образование также; практически у всех есть дачи -- а я не раз слышала, что на западе мало кто может позволить себе второй дом и плюс немалый участок земли, причем своей; мы также в основном собственники своих квартир, а не съемщики, ну и т.д.
Так что у нас весьма неплохо, а главное -- дела улучшаются (ттт), тогда как своих сателлитов США явно пытаются пустить на дно вперёд себя
Thanks Michele,
Interesting video as always! 👍🏻
Ciao
Tony
My pleasure!
Nice video, Michele. Thailand is definitely a great place for vacation. I would love to visit there one day. Thank you for sharing 👍👍👍.
You’re welcome Mike!
Saint Phuketburg 🇷🇺
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Nice one, Michele 😊. You are unstoppable!
Thank you Lilian!
@@MichelePonte most welcome 🤗
Make one video on Russian invasion in Goa, India.
I always love to see you'r point of view on the places you travel,not only sight seeing!🍀You'r chanell is one of my favourites for years now,so hope to se you soon🍀
Thanks a lot Mrs 🙏
Wooow Interesting Michele
Thank you Yvonne
This channel deserves more views.
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Thanks for telling us about the Russian Invasion of Phuket. I found the video very interesting.
Thank you Ken!
@@MichelePonte🙂
Love all you guys 🫶🏽🫶🏽 hope yall archive what you all want in this 2024 ❤️❤️
Hi Michele nice to see you as always. Yes! I hear the Russian tourists have taken over Pattaya and are benefiting Thailand economically which is good. Thanks for sharing this informative brief episode🙏🙏💙💙
Thank you Faisal
Michele🙏
Interesting.
Thanks
I literally just got back from Thailand, and the most pleasant international tourist were the Russians. Which probably explains why phuket was my favorite of all of thailand maybe because its mainly Russians there. And I miss Thailand soo much already.
I was there in September/October 2023 and yes whilst there were a significant number of Russian tourists, I saw more Israeli, Australian and Chinese tourists. Depends on the time of year and beach/area on the island.
That's interesting. I'm here now and I'd say it's 80% Russian which is way too much of any nationality. I myself am Australian and have hardly seen any Australian, Israeli or Chinese as you mentioned. Nothing against Russians, but it's a little overwhelming to the point of not wanting to return if it's like this again. So maybe need to pick a different time of year. I've travelled to many countries in the world and certainly never experienced one nationality of tourist dominating to this extreme. It's a weird feeling hearing Russian all day when you're on a tropical island in Thailand.
@@mattcharles8240 hmmm depends what time of year and which beach you visit perhaps?
@@orangetravels9661 yes you’re right. I think Kata beach is extremely Russian. Other areas less so.
Thailand is now full with people from Poland (must be cheap flight from there or? ) , i heard TUTAJ one million time when i was i thailand, please a video for Poland ;)
I will do videos from Poland, I promise :)
You’ve educated me a bit more now on Thailand. Good for the Russians that they now travel to Phuket versus Odessa. Most of us in this world are free to travel to our favorite places of interest. Unfortunately, whenever a popular foreign tourist destination becomes popular with persons from another country, the visited country (Thailand in this case) eventually lose their traditional values. Local businesses will change to entice this large group to increase their profits. The popular Thai restaurant now serves only Russian food. Personally I don’t think this is uncommon, Cancún Mexico is most certainly Americanized. Travel to Queretaro, Mexico or Mexico City and you’ll find the real Mexico. Years ago, I traveled to Barbados. It seemed everyone there was from the U.K. My advice is that if this happens in a place you enjoy, consider traveling to another area/city within the country, where traditional values, food, life, etc. still exist. Excellent video Michele! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you so much Randy!
And yes, that part of Cancun on the ocean it feels like being in the USA
Likewise Russians are the reason for the steep hike in real estate price in the UAE.
True
Michele I'm coming Thailand but my favorite place will Pattaya
Cool
i was there and was surprised how many russians were there then my russian friend told me its nice place to go in winter time. tons of gorgeous girls from russia tall and thin
This is very informative. Tourism by Russians in Thailand! Well ....good for Thai Revenue and Russians more relaxed drinking less 👍😀
Glad you enjoyed it!
Холодный борщ в жаркую погоду бодрит не хуже гаспачо.
They used to go to Odessa, now they're going Thailand.
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Thanks for sharing.
You brag about watching ads, what planet are you from and when are you going back?
@Grapefruitgloryhole - it's my very small way of supporting the content creators for their hard work.
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Noone should watch videos from a guy with such a t-shirt :)
what do you think about the chinese people? Im in Phuket now . from china . nice to meet you~
I think in Thailand you gotta divide the Chinese in 2 cateogories: the full time residents and the tourists.
I played basketball with the residents, and it was cool - by the way, I lived in China for 5-6 moths.
But the tourists to me... it's strange: they just move in groups, I wish they would explore more by themselves.
@@MichelePonte which city r u lived in china? Maybe we can hangout sometime. I will stay here 10days
that's ture. they afraid to go by themself.
@@MichelePonte
You made your point at the very end of your video. Russian women are very beautiful and almost always fit. Thailand is the only time I get to see them 👏👏
Thank you!
MICHELE ANSWER THE MESSAGES!
I’ve got your WhatsApp:)
where can I fin the fit Russian girls ?
LOL russian girls will never date some smoked Italian.
Im in Phuket right now and am experiencing this “Russian invasion”. Firstly they are just people like anyone enjoying their vacation. The problem is they can’t speak any English. So if you try to communicate it goes no where. Secondly being single guy i find some of the women attractive but they are all here with their partners. So basically you can’t speak with them or date them. So they just take up space and maybe drive up prices. Nothing against them they just unfortunately don’t bring anything of value with them.
But Matt, if you think about it, they might say the same thing about you, me, or others: we just take space and don’t speak their language.
And that’s also what many Thai say about all tourists
@@MichelePonte so you think every tourist is the same?
@@MichelePonte sorry I didn't convey exactly what I meant. It's not about speaking the language, it's about the willingness to connect. From my time in Phuket I've found the Russians to not offer any basic interactions. You can try to be pleasant and connect but they offer nothing. There's no effort from them to be friendly. Compare that to a group of Chinese I met recently whose English was minimal but we had a nice interaction and a few laughs. In fact I freely interact with all nationalities regardless of language, it's called being human lol. The Russians are just very cold towards any human interaction. That's why I say take up space because they offer nothing in return. When I travel as I know you do too, we make efforts to interact. Travel isn't just about taking it's about giving. Hope you understand what I'm saying, it's about making efforts to be open with others, both locals and fellow travellers. And since you mentioned the Thais, I do know from directly hearing from them that they prefer tourists from some countries over others. I won't say which but you can probably guess.
@@MichelePonte another thing to add which you didn't cover in your video is that it's not just slight increase it's 80-90% of the tourist are now Russian. That's too high regardless of whatever nationality. Whether Australian, Italian or Indian, such a majority gives an unnatural balance that makes it feel very weird. Like it has become a Russian island now. Definitely feels uncomfortable, especially with how little interaction they offer. So yeah I don't think you really get it, or you're not being honest. A balance of tourists feels so much better, you never want one nationality to dominate so heavily or it does feel strange.
where are the singles ?
As a Russian, thank u for this video. We really like Thailand, and Thai people.
Very kind, great service, amazing climate, and delicious food.
And plus one new subscriber for u :)
Spasiba Alex!
5th worldwide in GDP? LOL WHAT A ECONOMIC JOKE
gdp ppp
Who cares about GDP america has more homeless then China Russia an India combined guess they don't look after there people as well😂
No worse than the British.
😂😂😂😂😂...Russia is in Bankrupcy...
Yes, only on EU and USA news :)
A fair and honest summary without politics. Thank you. The Russian economy is stronger because of their war. Western sanctions failed and they are making MORE money now than before the war because BRICS partners increased energy trade. Putin also removed the neo na zis in Russia (not just Navalny). Russia is getting better in many ways.
When you first learned Ukraine’s fascists started this war before Russia was ever there (Nov. 24th 2013) by starting violence at the Maidan, what were your thoughts?
Thank you
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"they are making MORE money" ... which "they" would that be, I wonder? Working class and middle class Russians?
lol in your dreams
@@TheWanderingPensionerSame tak. Именно.