Russians seek escape from sanctions, draft on Thailand's Phuket Island. Not everyone is happy
latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-02-25/russians-phuket-thailand-fleeing-ukraine-war
PHUKET, Thailand — For many years, Chinese tourism fueled the economy of this island paradise, known for its tropical weather, stunning sunsets and foreign-friendly accommodations.
But with Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine three years ago, Thailand’s Phuket Island is transforming…
This story appeared on latimes.com, 2025-02-25 11:00:03.