Russians in Thailand
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 30,000 in Phuket (May 2026 estimate) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Phuket | |
| Languages | |
| Russian |
Russians in Thailand are Russians or individuals born in the Russian Empire, Soviet Union or Russian Federation, who are citizens or residents of Thailand.[1][2]
Demographics
Following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, thousands of Russian nationals moved to Thailand.[3][4] A large number have settled in Phuket.[5][6][7]
As of November 2024, approximately 60,000 Russians were estimated to be living in Thailand illegally.[8]
In August 2026, Russian siblings Diana and Roman Nazimova were killed in Chonburi province.[9]
References
- ↑ Campbell, Charlie (2024-04-11). "Thailand's Russian Invasion: Tourists Seek War-Escapism". TIME. Retrieved 2026-08-22.
- ↑ https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2023-07-27/wealthy-russians-flock-to-thailand-money-flows-to-phuket-reshaping-island
- ↑ Regalado, Francesca; DeCicca, Lauren (2026-05-26). "Russians Are Thriving on This Thai Island, but the Scene Feels Fleeting". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-08-22.
- ↑ https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-04/chinese-russians-push-thai-condo-sales-to-above-pre-covid-level
- ↑ "Russians seek escape from sanctions, draft on Thailand's Phuket Island. Not everyone is happy". Los Angeles Times. 2025-02-25. Retrieved 2026-08-22.
- ↑ Duangdee, Vijitra. "Russians make Thailand a refuge as Ukraine war enters second year". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2026-08-22.
- ↑ https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-04/phuket-villa-launches-hit-record-as-russians-snap-up-properties
- ↑ "Focus - Opposed to Putin's war in Ukraine, Russians find exile in Thailand". France 24. 2024-11-26. Retrieved 2026-08-22.
- ↑ "Russian siblings murder inquiry uncovers three more bodies in Chonburi". nationthailand. 1 August 2026. Retrieved 3 August 2026.