RUSSIA'S INVASION OF PHUKET | Will The Island Ever Be The Same?
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- Russian's were flocking to Phuket, Thailand for vacation for decades before the war broke out, but now it is on a WHOLE OTHER LEVEL. Tourism from Russia has absolutely boomed on the island since conscription began and many of those visitors arrived on a one way ticket. This new change in demographic has a significant impact on the tourism sector, as well as the general economy for regular Thai Phuket residents. I was absolutely shocked to see just how much the island has changed from the last time I was there in 2021 and how Russian is almost the dominant language that you hear in all the popular tourist neighborhoods. Join me and my Dad on a tour of Kata and Karon area as I share my opinion about what this potentially means for Phuket going forward. Would love to know your thoughts in the comments!
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due to Russian immigrants, prices of even real estate have gone up in Turkey, Greece, all old Soviet republics, Vietnam, Cambodia, Bali and also Thailand. they have made the real estate even more expensive for the locals who are now forced to go to their villages. Russians dont bring in anything, they use their own russian travel agents, stay in russian hotels, eat in russian restaurants, use bitcoin to transfer money and spend money on russian establishments. so the Thai economy earns zero from them, infact loses. let me explain. a home whch costs 100,000 $ will become 150,000 due to high demand. so when they sale the condo unit, they already made a 50% profit on it. guess what, most money will be transferred in black, and so the home is still 100,000 on papers with 50,000$ transferred to their russian accounts. win-win-win. also the entire deal is done by russian real estate agents.
As a local person, your comment is not true! Not possible that Thai economy earns zero ❌ 😊 Absolutely A local businesses earn! ✅
Where there are many Russians, ALL prices are EXPLODING! Real estate, transportation, food...in many places the end of the story is that locals can not afford to stay in there own country, at least in those places.
Or you think that the average Thai, Cambodian, Indonesian and more family can afford to pay monthly re ting fees of 700 and more US a month !?
You're talking nonsense.
Your dad is so awesome. I'm glad to see him enjoy his life. I live in a city just outside of Toronto and I feel sad seeing all the older gentlemen/ladies just sitting outside their overpriced housing when I go for walks. Sometimes they're just literally dozing off in their front porch so when I see what you're doing for your dad, taking him with you to these travels, really shows your character Alina. God bless you both.
Thank you so much! It makes me sad as well to see seniors suffering from loneliness or health problems. Very important to support them in that period of their life.
I am amazed to know about the Russian there.
Amen 😅
Hopefully you're not sad about people enjoying and sitting in their homes they worked hard for. I also live in southern Ontario on Lake Huron and love my home and where I live and sitting out on my porch is a very relaxing afternoon. People have been through a lot and there is no problem taking it easy and not running 100 miles an hour all the time.
I agree good daughter taking care her dad just subscribed.
You don't visit Russia, Russia visits you.
You spelled "Invading" wrong lol 😂. It's a good thing Thai law does not allowed direct land ownership.
Putin Strong!!💪🏽
@@JoseyWales-ed putler murderer!
Russia is prospering under Putin leadership. Americans are becoming homeless under freaking Joe Biden.
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When I was in Egypt in December, Sharm El Sheikh was the same way with the Russians. It surprised me to see all the Russian signs, Russian restaurants, and hearing the Russian language. Even the hotel I was at held Russian concerts in the courtyard. Buildings around the city had both Egyptian and Russian flags. Was very interesting to see
It seems like such a tragedy. Wont be visiting there !!!
@@JoeyBlogs007no one really cares))
@@JoeyBlogs007Pfew; lucky us : )
Stay home, stay safe !
It's very unpleasant being surrounded by Russians
This is hilarious. Like some secret alien invasion. While they create a lot of noise in Ukraine, they are actually invading everything else.
I am was born in Laos and moved to Canada , and foreigner are always welcome in SEA with open arms . All we ask is just to respect our country, as for anyone. :)
During my first visit to Pattaya and Phuket in 2014, I was fascinated by the abundance of Russian speakers, bustling business in large nightclubs, and the active transportation scene ferrying people to islands like Koh Larn. It's likely that such elements have become a norm in those areas over time. Thank you for sharing. I also appreciate your clear English pronunciation accent.
She is canadian lmao and I think her roots are from ukraine... so if she has an accent or dialect as a canadian, I would be suprised xD
@@EmilionOW LMAO Stupid comment, considering she clearly has a Canadian accent.
@@EmilionOWShe has both Russian and Ukrainian family.
Mate have you been in Egypt ? Especially places like Hurghada ?
I kid you not, the signs on the roads are even in Russian, the pharmacies etc, everything has a Russian translation
@@JoeyBlogs007 funny u calling me stupid, considering, the right term would be dialect.
3 years ago, I visited Mui Ne in Vietnam and realized that it was a big tourist destination for Russian tourists. 20 years ago, I had visited Sanya in China and realized that it was a big tourist destination for Russian tourists.
Nha Trang and Danang are also popular among russians. And Dalian, Baidaihe in China.
I went to Sharm El Sheik in 2019 and most of the people in our resort and everywhere else were Russian
@@adilan7064It’s funny, even the Egyptian staff etc speak Russian, that’s huge
The former communist block and their allies
It's almost like Russians have 1.5 billion people. What's up with that?
Насколько я помню, Пхукет и Паттая всегда были сильно популярны у русских туристов. То что в ковидные годы было мало туристов понятно, никому не хочется из 28 дней отпуска, сидеть 14 дней в карантине, при этом заплатив полную сумму за поездку. Количество русских ресторанов, магазинов и всяких подобных мест, расчитанных на русскоязычных туристов, так же понятно. Многие русские и раньше уезжали пережмдать зиму в тёплых странах.
True, but it was never anything close to like it is now. So many Russians are subletting from Thais, then re-subletting to other Russian's for elevated prices. The locals are getting really upset, because it's driving rental prices up. Locals are also really upset at all the illegal Russian business fronts that have sprung up in competition with their own. Eventually the government will step in and make the Russians leave, but it probably won't be for a while.
Согласна, а уж Карон всегда был русским, скорее иностранцы для себя его открыли😂
Добро пожаловать, мои русские друзья. Мы, тайцы, всегда рады вам. Таиланд открыт для посещения всем, в том числе и россиянам. Пожалуйста, приходите в гости и занимайтесь торговлей вместе. В конце концов, Россия - наш северный сосед, не считая Китая. Соседи должны быть хорошими друзьями. Так и должно быть. Пожалуйста, вернитесь снова.
Welcome My Russian Friends. We Thais always welcome you. Thailand is for everyone to visit including Russians. Please come to visit and do trade together. After all, Russia is our northern neighboring country apart from China. Neighbors should be good friends. That's the way it should be. Please come back again.
@@phoebeampm4794 อยากเป็นทาสจีนทาสรัสเซียระวังจะได้เป็นทาสอินเดียแทน พวกนี้มาอยู่เดี๋ยวก็ไป อินเดียยึดถาวร
ruzzians arent your friends. if they want your country theyll take it by force.@@phoebeampm4794
ฉันจำได้ตอนที่คุณมาภูเก็ตคราวที่แล้ว ตอนนั้นโควิดยังไม่หยุดระบาด ร้านอาหารมีน้อยมาก แต่คุณก็ยังมาเที่ยว ฉันซาบซึ้งมาก ขอบคุณจริงๆ. เรารักคุณและคุณพ่อ ขอให้ท่านสุขภาพแข็งแรงตลอดไป.
very nice and polite :)
Imagine how the native americans felt when Columbus and the whites sailed in from over the horizon
Half the people in the hotel I stayed in on Patong Beach in 2019 were Russian. There were also plenty of restaurants with Russian menus.
Hard to imagine what it is like today.
@mickfitz76 here’s another person who said the same as I did. You want to call them a liar too?
The are 2 or 3 different menus depending upon your nationality, Russian is the most expensive then Australian and American then European . Your find that the English Germans Swedish are thais favourite nationality as they spend the most money Russians are dispised and are ripped off at every opportunity. Australian aren't really that well liked because of their drinking as they can't handle it and do runners from the bars and are generally rude to the staff. You would have thought it would have been the brits but the good thing is, its too far to travel and if they do come they go to pattaya as its like Spain. Lastly the Americans does anyone actually like these people
But she is calling them refugees or immigrants. This is the sort of propaganda you have to do to be in favor with RUclips algorithm.
I've just got back from Phuket and was astounded by the amount of Russians there!
Unfortunately, they come across as dour and rude, and in my experience, didn't socialise or talk and totally isolated themselves!
I feel for the Thai people about this 'invasion' and I hope they will start to fly the Ukrainian flag everywhere, in support.
Agree, they can use ukrainian flag to clean the toilet, it'd be really useful
Thailand welcome to all people without discrimination or races. Thailand could be the best second home for everyone.
they will take it from you if they can..wake up
I live in Canada and visit Mexico often. November 2022 was the first year I've ever heard Russian spoken in Mexico (they usually vacation in Pro Moscow Cuba). Now there are Russian visitors everywhere there, many with families.
Those Russians are trying to cross the border to America.
A poor nation at war
Your dad is amazing. I love the care you show for him.
Hi Alina! Excellent video adventure in Phuket!!
Your Dad is a Rock Star - super inspirational person! 😊(You're also awesome to gently motivate him!)
Thank you very much!
As being a Canadian, also Russian and Ukrainian, your description of current Russia Ukraine war is the most persuasive and precise, outpaced all major media, really amazing……
yes as a Canadian i could not have said it better, she put words to how many of us feel about the situation with the Ukrain and Russian war.😏
I saw you in Tokyo last year but I didn't say hello because you were concentrating on your work. I'm glad that this year you came back to my home country Thailand. Hope you stay until Songkran and enjoy the festival that everyone has been waiting for.Have fun traveling with your father on this trip. If you need help, tell Thai people to support you at all times.
2021 = looks like paradise.
2024 = looks like... not paradise.
Great video!! Interesting conversation on Russians immigrating to Thailand. I did a quick google about Thai real estate, out of curiosity, and found a Thai real estate company stated that in the last year 40% of foreign purchased condos were bought by Russians. Here in Canada there is an Eastern Euopean Cafe in Waterloo, Ontario. They don't advertise and they don't have a sign visible from the street. You mostly hear about it by word of mouth. They have great food and they've been open for 22+ years. They make everything from scratch. Though I tend to order their Perogies I also love their crepes, pelmeni and their solyanka soup which they make with a mix of beef and ham. Their borsch is vegetarian. Safe travels!!
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Будьте осторожны! Обычно русские кафе принадлежат агентам КГБ. И на столах вместо соли в солонках насыпан порошок ПОЛОНИЯ 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣
I have been to Phuket twice in the last 13 months. Other than Patong, it seems 80% of the people there are Russian. Many Russian young couples, so many baby strollers beiing pushed to the beach. I know I saw some of the same people when I was there last week! Yes lots of food venders say they have Russian food. Great place though. Also I hear Bali is the same!!
All i see is that shitstorm between Russia and Europe has worked well for Asian tourism industry. Being unable to travel to Europe anymore the Russians are flooding South East Asia for vacation. This just prooves yet again that water always finds its way and illustrates how stupid and pointless any travel restrictions are.
No it doesn't. 😂
It's understandable why you see more Russians in Thailand, as this popular destination welcomes them without requiring a visa.
By the way, Russians are cool and fun people; it's great to see them on the beaches.
спасибо) ❤
why they dont need a visa?
@@Yellowmello420because they are the boss and Thais are servants 🤪
@@Yellowmello420 they actually can visit a lot of countries without visa or visa on arrival.
Love to see your travels with your Dad! Such fun adventures and memories 💕
I have just come back from Phuket and what I noticed is the fact that sanctions on Russia have affected the textile industry. Most Russian women are definitely short of material for their swimsuits.:)
So you are more concerned about Russian invasion to Phuket than an Indian invasion to Canada... you are so Canadian
I never had any issues with Russians. I did save one Russian kid who was trying to get away from a mob of Americans who he claimed were trying to fight him because he was Russian. The kid (I call him kid because he was like 21. He was there to avoid the war. I told him come sit at my table at this rock bar because all the rest were taken. The kid was terrified they'd come back. I told him not to worry, point them out if you see them i'd like to speak to them. We never saw them, but I did buy him a few beers and he picked up a round as well. I felt more at home in Phuket than I do in my own city in FL. Jumped off the plane and 10k russian look just like me!
Your dad is a wonderful gentleman. I hope to see your mom too. Enjoy & be safe.
Thank you! Her and I have done some great travels as well and more to come in the future!
Nobody likes wars but no NATO needs to go to Russian borders, there is no need for this. This is what provoke the war.
Still some human brain cells existing, or already all parrot genes ??
Countries, such as Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia, Poland, Bulgaria Slovakia, Romania, Czech Republic joined NATO seeking protection against Russia and they were wise to do so. Russia is an imperialist terrorist state.
A few things to take into account:
1. As you correctly pointed out, Phuket has always been popular with Russian-speaking tourists. On top of that, one could argue that Phuket is not “Typical Thailand”, in the sense that it was always a place 100% geared towards foreign tourists. Likewise, it has always been more expensive than the rest of Thailand. If you want to see real Thai Culture, don’t go to Phuket, you won’t find it there. Everyone who lives and works there is somehow tied with tourism. Therefore, your average Thai is not in the market for a condo or house in Phuket - unless they are a real estate investor.
2. Conscription in Russia. Don’t conflate conscription with mobilization. Conscription is the year of mandatory military service each male is required to go through (only about 40% go through it as there are millions of ways to defer and exempt service - but that is a whole other topic). Conscripts are not sent into combat zones. Then you have mobilization. That pertains to reservists. If you are not a reservist, you won’t be mobilized.
3. Russians being forced to fight. In October of 2022, Russia decided that they needed a quick troop surge. Therefore, they mobilized ~400,000 reservists. However since then, they have been doing massive recruitment drives, which yielded 30,000-50,000 new recruits per month. They attract them by offering HUGE sums of money (by Russian standards). Heck, the sums are so huge that there have actually been cases of people being turned away at recruitment offices. Therefore, as it stands now (at the time of me writing this comment), even if you are a reservist and don’t want to fight, you really have nothing to fear. Not to mention if you are not a reservist - then you literally have nothing to worry about.
3. My last point segways into the Russians in Thailand. 90% of them are your traditional short-stay tourists. Especially now, when the winters are cold in Russia. Sure, there are those who left to stay on the safe side, but a lot returned once there money ran out. Most of those who didn’t return, are able to earn money remotely.
4. Political views. In Russia, 10% actively support the government policies, 10% quietly (for obvious reasons) oppose, while 80% take the position of, “I just live my life and don’t care about politics” - those are the majority of Russian tourists anywhere. Concerning those who actively oppose and take a principled pro-Ukraine (or anti-Putin) position, they all left within the first months of the full-scale war breaking out.
Well put, 100% 👍🏾
" Political views. In Russia, 10% actively support the government policies, 10% quietly (for obvious reasons) oppose, while 80% take the position of, “I just live my life and don’t care about politics” - those are the majority of Russian tourists anywhere"
Unfortunately, that is not a virtue at all, is a big problem for the world, that this negligent politically society produced such a regime, now with this maniac dictator, who gets to do the chaos he is doing, invading, trying to annex other countries, while saying it is fine because my "Russian population doesn´t care" I have a deal with them, I do whatever I want and they live their lifes quietly. I keep hearing that about Russians and thinking does that absolve them from consequences? That is not a "virtue" and the rest of the world are having to deal with this passive and negligent attitude that Russians have with their civic, community life, that produces a thing such as Putin.
@@grigolli9072 I didn’t say it was a virtue. I was just stating the facts. What’s more is that 80% of Americans were the same way during Bush and his wars (I lived in the US at the time).
This is due to one simple fact: Russians (just like Americans) are not affected by the war. At the same time, the situation inside of Russia (just like the situation inside of America at the time) is pretty stable. Your average person goes to work, spends time with their family, goes out to dinner at a restaurant, all while buying everything they need at the supermarket. Once or twice a year, they go on vacation. In a nutshell, they are too busy living their lives to care.
Also the same silly false equivalence with Iraq that some Russian war criminals use. Iraq war was a silly war of choice by the US, taking out an international chaos maker Dictator, who had invaded several countries around him (Kuwait, Iran, etc) And used chemical weapons against his people the Kurds. It was a ill advised war for the US to get involved with poor understanding of internal religious power struggles and a naive thinking they would want a Democratic Gov. However, the U.S did not go to war with Iraq to invade, conquer and annex their land. If the US had invaded Canada and was sitting on Quebec and Montreal saying is ours, trying to conquer a peaceful, rules and norms abiding country, then there could be some comparison...
"Imagine all the people. Living life in peace" John Lennon
At least, situation in Phuket proves that it can be achieved.
Phuket is a 3 rd world place .....
@@user-iw4jl6bc8h Elaborate
Last year in summer ,hotel in Montenegro on beach ,and parking lot just lines off cars with Russian and Ukrainian plates next to each other .SO weird like they here together enjoying summer ,zero incidents ,while at same time at home they blowing them self up and sleep at trenches
So is Ukraine and Canada @@user-iw4jl6bc8h
It’s so great that Russians are going there and supporting the local economy. No one mentions this about Americans, EU Europeans etc in Thailand. Only when Russians travel is it a crisis. Wherever the Russian women are going, that’s where I’m going!
Where can you find single Russian women in Phuket that are not working Girls?
@@cryptocrusader6078 your mom is working you can find her anywhere ,she is on speed dial
Your dad is so cute! I love your videos of South East Asia the most. Truly enjoying them and always looking forward to the next one. Keep 'em coming...!!!
Thank you so much!! ☺️
How about you cover the destruction the British so called tourists brought in to Canary Islands ? those lovely islands have been completely devastated, over-exploited and the impact on the local communities beyond our comprehension. I suggest you worry about that; rather than targeting Russian tourists.
Thank you Alina for showing Thailand . Thank you. I lived in Pattaya 2009-2019. I live in Russia. You look like my little sister. I also Thank you for your clear English pronunciation accent.Take care.Happy New Year))
Thank you.
I'm from France and in Paris we don't have so many Russian restaurants whereas there is a strong community of Russian people in Paris I hope they will open more restaurants after this last crisis also lol. Nice video and my fav Russian food is Golubsi and Pirozhki but all russian food is tasty !
Good choices!
Holubtsi is Ukrainian food 🇺🇦
@@mirakuntner
Та успокойся, патриот. Ни кто у тебя не отнимает кастрюлю с борщем. Нельзя вукраинца лишать того, чем он привык думать.
@@mirakuntner я ждал этого комментария. Народ - коллективный комплекс неполноценности, просто не могут пройти мимо банальной фразы)
Якщо чекав, то знав, що голубці українська їжа.
Those "old fogies" need our conversation, care and concern. I lived with my Mom at my condo, and waited on her hand and foot, between 89 and her death at 99. It was the most rewarding experience of my life! I grew up. In my car, 97 miles of 100 were travelled with her. Kudos to your lovely Dad.
Happy to see Phuket recovering from the devastating tsunami & glad you are enjoying beautiful Thailand 🇹🇭 Alina ! Perhaps , you & your Dad will bump into a familiar face ..Petrena ! That would be awesome 👌
Yes, I actually have plans to meet up with Petrena in a few weeks!
I enjoy your vibe as a content creator and your videos make me feel less anxious about traveling. Thank you 🙏
Great video and am very pleased to see the relationship with your Dad....I am writing this in August 2024....I live in Winnipeg MB and we have thousands of Ukrainians who have come to live and work in my City since the start of the War...PLUS some of the ukrainians have opened new restaurants. Of course we have always had many Ukrainians livng here ... and a number of Uky restaurants have always been in our city ...I just picked up a few containers of Borscht and home made Perogies from a local meat market where Baba's have been hired to make these products plus holopchi and other tasty Uky food. I consider myself to be Ukrainian as my Grandparents were from the Lvov area. Now I am just an old 82 year old guy who is now heating up the Borscht!!😄
Disrespectful and click-baity title. Thumbs down.
I saw Russians and Ukrainians there too. The Sauna/Spa place was mostly filled with Russians. It's no big deal to me because i'm of partial Russian heritage myself so i got to practice the language as i rarely use it in Australia.
Wow, that was in 2021? Time certainly flies. I still remember that one 😆
Also, 100% of the time without fail, I find it incredibly hilarious how you make your Dad wait for his taste test shot and he always just sits there like: "Come oooon. Just let me eat it already!" lol followed by the underwhelming review as if to say: "I did it, now leave me to my feast." Pretty classic. haha
I visited Phuket 5 times in the last decade but on my last trip to Phuket a few years ago before the pandemic I saw the beginning of the Russian invasion and I must say I was upset about the way Russian tourists treated Thais !! Thais were being treated like servants and Russian tourists were rude, impolite and disrespectful to the locals. At that moment I decided not to ever visit Phuket.
During the Pandamic many businesses in Thailand closed down they could not survive they we financed by Chinese and Russian businesses those failied are now run by Russian and Chinese businesses,Thailand is also a member of the Chinese road and belt initiative, China is linking itself with Laos Thailand Malaysia Indonesia with a bullet train network, Russia is a friendly country with India once Russians flocked Indian resorts but now more in South East Asian Countries,Both China and Russia are members of BRICS Russia is presently chairing it with 25 other member countries so naturally Russian influence is growing
Why are you making up stuff? Liar. Thailand are like
Is Chang beer , Central , The Mall Group ,PTT Group , CP 7-11 , Singha , Gulf Energy , like all top 500-1000 Thai largest compnies are financed by Russian money???? Never heard of that even a little bit.
I just booked my first AirBNB in Phuket for early February. The landlord was named "Mikhail". That had me a little confused, but I saw he had very good ratings on the site. Now I understand why. As long as he does a good job I have no problem.
24 years in Bangkok I enjoyed your take on the situation there. At Phuket in 2022 doesn't look like We can afford to go back.
Every winter, lots of Russians flood to warm places such as Phuket, Bangkok, Hainan, Bali , Cebu etc.
Karon is where the Russians go. I'd never go there ...
In Bali, Ukrainian's desending on Bali in 2014 until they could no longer leave about 1 yr ago. The Russians have been nonstop coming to Bali to live for the last 2 yrs.
Welcome to Phuket again I hope you will be happy together with your father on this visit. Happy New Year
I love Thailand and visited there for 11 weeks back in early to mid 2018. Stayed in Bangkok and Chiang Mai and felt very safe and liked the locals very much. I live in and am from Scotland. As for the war in Ukrainian, it was started by Zelensky and his banker gangster overlords when they started bombing Eastern Ukrainian about 8 or 9 years ago. So the Ukraine war is the fault of the corrupt Ukrainian government. All wars are Banker wars, bankers run all world governments and they cause all wicked wars. Zelensky is a former and current littoral comedian who starred in a movie as a character that won a reality show to become the president of Ukrainians and then it actually happens in real life!! Total evil corruption. We should be fairly grateful it is the Russians that are over populated in Phuket rather than the demographics that are destroying Britain, USA etc... with their evil violent crimes. At least it's decent Russians.
There goes the neighborhood.
Thailand and Alina! A perfect combo. I remember your last visit , can’t wait to get out there ❤
Is it a surprise to you that Russians also like to spend the winter in a warm climate near the sea? And during the covid, many of us missed such wintering and are now making up for lost time))) My brother and his friends flew to Phuket now. My boss sends me from Thailand to work between relaxing on the beaches and visiting restaurants🙈))) He, by the way, has wintered with his family in Thailand every year except 21 (because of the pandemic). And I expect to be there once again in February. And it is not a one-way trip and not at all because of "Putin's war", as you try to present it. Just Russians also love sea, sun, beautiful nature and tasty food 🏝😍
exactly
You have to remember that westerners actually believe all the propaganda from their media unlike Russians. This is why they banned Russian novels and Russian cats at the outset of the war.
Very true. All Europeans love warmer climates during the winter. Those with $$ can travel.
Аліна, дякую вам за чудове відео❤🇺🇦
Ooh, id love to go to Thailand, especially Phuket, can't afford it right now though, but i am learning the language in case I m able to go in the future. read this then: "Pom ga lang rhian puud passa Thai." see, I can speak Thai "nid noi" as they say. Loved this video of you and your dad, gonna watch some more of your adventures soon.
gosh so many changes . i have to learn Russian as soon as possible and save more $$$$$$ . the Russian food looks so nice . great video thanks for posting Alina
Why one can’t own land here… loophole through long term leases but those end sooner or later… the in between is the problem for all… Please remember : we are GUESTS here. Let’s show our host courtesy, humility and gratitude. 🙏
War is inhuman, and not a sustainable solution to any problem. The Russians that are moving to Phuket and staying, are the wealthy, and the ones that can. I don't have any negative judgement against them but I do feel empathy and compassion for those that don't agree with the war and their government, and are forced to enlist and fight. I appreciate your sensitivity and concern for the welfare of the people of Phuket and the country of Thailand.
SHOULDNT THEY BE AT HOME FIGHTING FOR THEIR COUNTRY?
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Thank you Alina for showing us Phuket. I am very happy for your dad that finally can take a bath in the sea. The place is very nice to spend some pleasant days.Take care❤⭐️❤️
Thank you so much 🤗
I was in Kata just last month! Great to see those familiar places in your video! I was telling myself that there were a lot of Russians and other eastern Europeans there. It's awesome to see that you are travelling with your dad and making memories. Funny thing, I used to live in Calgary too.
LOVE LOVE how your dad is just living life.. here for it!
Beautiful vlog. I am from South Africa and was at Karon Beach in December. Even though it was packed, I enjoyed the vibes. Oh, how sad I was to leave. Your video just makes me want to come back..
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I like how your dad is clearly starting to warm up to the idea of being a vlogger. :D
haha his on camera presence has improved a lot!
Honestly, nothing will ever be the same again. But I guess the Russians used to visit resorts on their own soil during the warmer months of the year. A little more than half of Russia (south) gets hot during the summer.
You have such a cool dad!!😊👍
I sure do!
Your dad is so cute haha. The same is happening to Georgia and Georgian people do not like it to say the least! No issues about the Russians not having a country to live in freely, it is more about making cheap places expensive, not cheap for us foreigners, but what was cheap for a local is now unaffordable in order to cater to the foreigner. The same is happening in Bali, Tulum and even in Portugal, not sure how this situation will get resolved, it is getting worse and worse due to digital nomads earning their currency in cheap countries and paying any price they are being asked.
We call Phuket "naZi island" now
I would never had guessed your parents were born in Russia. Your father speaks excellent English!
You can’t be angry at those people who left Russia. They did what they needed to do, to opt out of the terrible situation!
I believe her Dad is actually Canadian. He married her mother when Alina was a young girl as a second marriage for her mother!
Hello from CA & thanks 4 the video on Russian food in Phuket!
There is online conscript, from working places foreign workers, ... 20-30 000 or more each month
Interesting video - Like father and daughter! Thank you for showing this dramatic change in Thailand. In 1988, I visited Thailand. Most tourists were Americans, Australians, and Western Europeans at that time. Due to Russia's marketing economy opening, Russians now have affordable travel overseas, especially the low cost of living in Thailand.
Most tourists are from China in Thailand, second are the Russians! tourists from the collective "waste" combined is nowhere near the amount of Chinese tourists!
Hi Alina, welcome back to Thailand! And, yes, Phuket is now Tropical Russia, just like Bangkok is now Tropical China!
Russian - Ukraine War caused by both leaders, not their people! Thailand maintains neutral status between China and the West, you can not ignore your closest neighbor and lean to the West.
You’re dum_b
Most of those people are tourists, not some sort of "escapees " like Western media would like to claim. The fact is a lot of Russians have a LOT of disposable income and Turkey, Vietnam, Thailand and other warm destinations have for years been a draw for many of them. The resort and spa town of Karlovy Vary in the Czech republic even had menu's and such printed in Russian until the phobic government of today took over. Russians tend to be big spenders, the way Americans used to be. It's good to see such an influx of money into tourism in Thailand.
I picked someone up at the international terminal and said lazy in thai to the arriving Russians. The word is similar to hello in russian. Some security guards got the joke and nobody’s was mad 😂 my friend runs an airbnb in kamala and he said that the tourists are awesome and seem to be happy being able to get away for a while. Personally never had any bad experience even if i don’t like the rus govt. sabai sabai
Honestly the water and the sand don't compare to the Caribbean or even Miami Beach. Not really sure how that is the attraction.
I was in Phuket back in November, and I was staying in Kata beach. And yes I can confirm , I couldn’t believe how many Russians were there. I estimated about 80% of the people on the beach would’ve been from Russia.
@@DirectorChanel then this channel must me out of you wishist as well given Alina (as she admitted) is russian as well
i feel the same about people from nato countries@@DirectorChanel
Personally I prefer the Russian tourists to many others, they seem to just mind their own business and do not bother anyone. Just my experience and opinion.
Hey Alina. Nice video as usual. Im glad to see you guys enjoy a coupla days on the beach. It's normal that the Russians spend their vacation in South-East Asia. They have nowhere to go in Europe. As for China and North Korea, these aren't ideal places to spend your vacation, right? Can I ask a question: How did you guys go from LuangPrabang to Phuket? Is the transportaion ok?
We flew from Vientiane to Phuket through Bangkok and it was fine. You can also go right over the border by car from Vientiane to northern Thailand.
I remember your video from Phuket in 2021
I was also in Thailand at that time escaping the draconian lockdowns that were happening in Australia
It was surreal coming through Singapore airport and Bangkok airport with no people around, both were like ghost towns
I am sure I will never see that ever again in a lifetime
Thailand was great during that time, no crowds and lots of incentives to visit tourist places with low accommodation prices
Once again, I am sure it never happens again
A friend from work just got back from Phuket last week and he said it was not pleasant with all the Russians around and how unfriendly and rude they were
I am kinda curious why the Thai government tolerates such an influx and takeover of the area by Russians
I am also curious if they are also taking root in places like Pattaya and other tourist hotspots
Hello Alina, Hope this message finds you and Gordy well. The world has become a homogenous place. The ease of travel has made it such. That being said. It's important that we respect the land and the locals who live there and have established roots. Be Sincere and Understanding of the relationship. Alina and Gordy , you are just that. You are legends.
I can remember many years ago visiting the Island of Mallorca , Spain . It was a playground for British and German tourists in the summertime. When leaving the country, please leave it
the same way you found it. Thank you Alina as always for a wonderful video. You have enlightened us in how we should interact with each other and the people we visit.
Sending you much love❤ from Richmond, Va. Harriet, Jim and Yuki P.S. Don't let this dissuade you from visiting and setting up shop in another land. The people of the world are
are more than welcoming.
Yes totally agree. There’s nothing wrong with immigration but ideal to make the place you’re moving to better than before you came and also not immigrate to places that are dealing with severe housing problems.
If I put myself in a future unfortunately very realistic scenario : my fellwow Germans vote Björn Höcke for Bundeskanzler and I have the chance to leave the country I hope people there don't judge me for being German. So you are very right, don't judge from the counry people come from.
Hello Alina! 😁🙏👋🌟 I hope your having a super marvelous day! This is a fantastic excellent video! 😄👍❤️👏📹🇹🇭🏖🏝☀️🥇💯💫✨🌟 Phuket looks so absolutely marvelous! Also Karon and Kata Beach is truly magnificent! Even the borscht soup, chicken kyiv and the pelmeni dumplings at the Veranda restaurant looks very delicious! I would definitely like to visit Phuket one day. It really is a beautiful place! Thank you very much Alina to share with us this wonderful video. You are the best and greatest world traveler adventurer! 🙂👍👏✈️🌎📹🥇💯🏆💫🌟 I wish you Alina and your Dad a wonderful glorious amazing blessed day. 😊🙏❤️👋🇹🇭👍✨🌟
I hope you do visit sometime!
How long till they rename it Phutinket?
Bingo!
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Ir seems more possible that it can be renamed Antiphutinket, judging by what's shown in the video.
@@slarowski Good point
Was also in Thailand when other countries were in lockdown. As a tourist it was heaven. Not so much for the Thai economy. Russians have destroyed the culture and vibe of Phuket and some cities. It will only get worse...
There is no conscription into the Russian army at present - you are getting confused with The Ukraine which does have a conscript army
So what Wagner is, and wrf they are doing in africa and syria? And some people crying that USA soldier are spread every country.
Wagner is professional military. They are / were in these places to help the governments push back against the proxy terrorist threats supported by the perennially war mongering USA
@@Keimeri803 Wagner is a private military contractor and works for whoever pays them.
Alina cant say things on youtube or she will get mass reported by ukro trolls. She has to say what alines with official msm
At least she is not waving that flag anymore like she was before.
Russian male citizens are required to serve one year in the army. That’s called conscription or draft. There’s currently no mobilization drive like in 2022 but there will be another one after the election.😂
Hi Alina
Great video the editing on how you were able to add the comparison pictures from your last trip to this one is brilliant. You have mastered the art of editing!!!.
As for your comments about international investment by overseas companies I totally agree. We have the same problem here in Australia, not from Russians but by Chinese.
My view is that I do not have a problem about overseas investment but should not detrimental to the local inhabitants but sadly that is not always the case.
The wealthy take advantage of the not so wealthy. Iam sure you see the same in your country Canada to some extent
Keep up the great work
Cheers
Love to see you Alina. Take care lots of love.
Great video Alina. For my 70th birthday in 2018 we took a Baltic cruise with 2 interesting days in Petersburg. I have always liked the Russian people I have met, our guide for those 2 days was no exception. Educated and well-traveled, he saw the "writing on the wall", fiancé already in Canada, he was just waiting for visa to be approved. Nice to have a beautiful loving daughter like you!
That’s sad. I would have loved to continue traveling through Russia but now that’s probably not going to happen unless there’s a huge change in the government.
Alina, all Westerners can still travel to Russia with a Visa. That has not changed.
Unless it's your way of protesting the SMO 👍🏾
@@DAVEVIKASARATOV Yes, they can but under the circumstances I see no reason to and also would be risky considering I have posted being against the war on social media. There's already some youtubers that have been detained while in Russia for that.
@@AlinaMcleod This is BS. Some people were detained couse there hate speech arainst Russia and Russians and they were russian citizens.
but you didnt care when ukraine was bombing Donetsk for 8 years @@AlinaMcleod
Very informative, enjoyable, entertaining and well presented. I agree with your comments that people are just that people who mostly all want to enjoy their lives and live in peace.
If these Russians are fleeing military conscription, they must be planning to stay in Thailand for a long time, not just a vacation. Many months at least. Getting long term or permanent residency visas in Thailand is very restricted unless you are an older retiree. How are they doing this?
We are given 3 months visa on arrival that can be later prolonged for another 3 months) And we are not fleeing, it is just long winter vacation. Russia will win!)
Karon and Kata have been Russian favourites for over 20 years, the war has made no difference to the number of visitors, Russians love the beach and are not interested in big cities, you never see any in hcmc but the beach resorts are full of them.This video is complete bl.
Russia is introducing also their own town like China and Korea😮
Will you be going to Hat Yai? It's the largest city in southern Thailand. It doesn't get many Western tourists, but it does get quite a number of tourists from Malaysia and Singapore who go there for the food. Southern Thai food is somewhat different from the food in Bangkok.
Wasn't on my list but definitely will consider it for another time!
They're everywhere now! Have literally taken over Limassol in Cyprus and you don't hear Greek on the streets anymore! The downside among many is that they have driven prices especially of rents through the roof to the point locals and other nationalities can not afford to rent or buy property in their own home towns anymore!
I was just there and it’s the same is Ko Samui. Although they are not friedly they are generally well behaved if not drunk and dont cause problems
we stayed at Beyond Karon, Beyond Kata is nice too. Did your dad get his thai massage?