Russians flock to Thailand as tourism rebounds from collapse

Russian tourists take a nap at Layan beach in Phuket, Thailand December 25, 2022. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand is receiving an influx of Russian visitors, with data showing monthly arrivals doubling in November and up nearly seven times than September, far outpacing rises from other countries in the run-up to peak travel season.

One of Asia's most popular travel destinations, Thailand is seeing a much-needed tourism boom, with 1.75 million visitors in November, quadruple the number received for the whole of last year when flights and foreign arrivals were limited by the pandemic.