New survey shows that the kingdom remains a favourite destination for Siberians.
Russians staying home for football festival while the country also sees as influx of visitors who might otherwise come to Thailand
Russian tourists among the top ten arrivals to Thailand - and the top spenders after the Chinese
Tourist chiefs in Thailand have stressed the importance to them of visitors from the eastern regions of Russia.
Prayut Chan-o-cha said joint work was needed to boost the industry at the Far Eastern Forum of Economics.
Russians look to Turkey, Dubai, Cyprus and Egypt before Thailand.
Plan to offer Russian tourists up to 270 days in Thailand.
Hotel occupancy down to average 50% in third quarter, with 'sharp drop' in Russian arrivals.
Tourism Agency of Thailand (TAT) to push native gastronomy to Russian visitors.
Beijing proposes tours to neighbouring Khabarovsk region which wind the clock back to the Communist era.