Russians in Thailand are Russians or individuals born in the Russian Empire, Soviet Union or Russian Federation, who are citizens or residents of Thailand.https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2023-07-27/wealthy-russians-flock-to-thailand-money-flows-to-phuket-reshaping-island
Demographics Following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, thousands of Russian nationals moved to Thailand.https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-04/chinese-russians-push-thai-condo-sales-to-above-pre-covid-level A large number have settled in Phuket.https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-04/phuket-villa-launches-hit-record-as-russians-snap-up-properties
As of November 2024, approximately 60,000 Russians were estimated to be living in Thailand illegally.
In August 2026, Russian siblings Diana and Roman Nazimova were killed in Chonburi province.
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