The Russians are coming
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Long known for their penchant for Pattaya’s beach, Russians are increasingly heading for Phuket and Vietnam.
The Phuket Gazette reports that Russia is its fourth largest market behind Sweden, the UK and Australia.Arrival records show 49,234 Russians flew to Phuket in the first quarter of 2007, a 40% jump over 2006.
Russian visitor numbers to Vietnam are also soaring, with over 25,000 making the journey this year, a 65% leap from 2006. According to TTXVN, the country’s department of statistics said Russian tourists spend US$1,458 on average per trip.
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