Russians staying home for football festival while the country also sees as influx of visitors who might otherwise come to Thailand

Tourist chiefs in Thailand have stressed the importance to them of visitors from the eastern regions of Russia.

A medical rescue flight to Thailand by the Emergencies Ministry brought home four Russian men to the Siberian city of Tyumen on Sunday.

Separate incidents spark concern in Thailand resort.

Hotel occupancy down to average 50% in third quarter, with 'sharp drop' in Russian arrivals.

Plane from Thailand to Yekaterinburg after 'power generation malfunction'.

Think Thailand, and probably schools are not the first thing to come into your head.

Toy was due to travel to Thailand with its owner, but is now living in luxury thanks to kind staff at Yekaterinburg airport.

Couple thank Thai and Russian doctors who save their premature miracle baby.