RUSSIA’S INVASION OF PHUKET | Will The Island Ever Be The Same?

Russian’s were flocking to Phuket, Thailand for vacation for decades before the war broke out, but now it is on a WHOLE OTHER LEVEL. Tourism from Russia has absolutely boomed on the island since conscription began and many of those visitors arrived on a one way ticket. This new change in demographic has a significant impact on the tourism sector, as well as the general economy for regular Thai Phuket residents. I was absolutely shocked to see just how much the island has changed from the last time I was there in 2021 and how Russian is almost the dominant language that you hear in all the popular tourist neighborhoods. Join me and my Dad on a tour of Kata and Karon area as I share my opinion about what this potentially means for Phuket going forward. Would love to know your thoughts in the comments! Support my journey on Patreon: Paypal Account: alina_397@ My Google Map Travel Guides (more coming soon!): The Travel Health Insurance I Use: HeyMondo (Get 5% OFF with my link): *This is what I use if I want higher coverage amounts and proof of insurance for visa applications. Also better for short trips and older travellers. SafetyWing Travel Insurance (best travel health insurance for long terms digital nomads and/or younger travellers): Luggage I Travel With: Level8 Carry-On Pro: Voyageur Check-In 26“: Best Travel Credit Card - Amex Platinum (get 10,000 extra points by using my referral link!): Where I Primarily Book My Hotels/Hostels: Best E-sim cards for travel: Best way to book day trips abroad: My Favorite Browser Extension To Save Money Online - Honey (price shops everything for you with coupon codes, amazing): My Favorite Travel Backpacks Luggage - Osprey: 1 FREE AUDIOBOOK FROM AUDIBLE (I loooooove this service): Best Way To Send Money Abroad (link gets you discount) - : The Music I Use In My Videos - Epidemic Sound Get a 30 Day FREE TRIAL by using my referral link: ************************************************************** - Equipment I Use To Film Videos - Main Video Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket 2 - Action Camera: DJI Action - Photography Sit down camera: Sony a6400 - Gimbal for Sony: DJI Ronin RSC 2 - Drone: DJI Mini 2 - Microphone: Rode Micro - Livestreaming Equipment: Iphone 11 and DJI OM - *** FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA *** Instagram - Facebook - WEBSITE - Мой русскоязычный канал / My Russian Speaking Channel: ************************************************************** *** I USE AFFILIATE LINKS *** Affiliate links do not cost you as the consumer any more than you would normally pay, but it does offer a kickback to the person who initiated the sale. This allows me to financially continue to be able to make content for you and I only endorse products I genuinely love. Any sponsored content will be stated as so. Contact me: alina_397@ Lots of love xx Alina