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

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

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

Separate incidents spark concern in Thailand resort.

Beijing proposes tours to neighbouring Khabarovsk region which wind the clock back to the Communist era.

In case of any doubts, we mean the twitching variety, which are now back to Siberia, resting before their next extraordinary journey. 

More than 130billion roubles invested in special gambling zone to lure wealthy Asian tourists to Russia, complete with its own beach, marina and ski area.

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Man, 31, fell onto metal spikes while 'trying to flee his ex-girlfriend'

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