Recruiters from Russia’s Ministry of Defense have begun showing ads in Thailand for recruiting citizens of the country on a one-year contract with the Russian army. The agency T2R — Promo promises service in Zabaykalsky Krai, 2.5 million baht, and work away from the front line.

#drones #Transbaikalregion #MinistryofDefenseoftheRussianFederation #Phuket #Thailand #Chonburi

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After reports of a possible new mobilization, Russians began looking more actively for housing abroad. One of the most in-demand destinations was Thailand: in January-August 2026, Russian citizens bought 1,050 real estate properties there for $123.5 million, or 10.4 billion rubles.

#Bangkok #Kremlin #mobilization #Phuket #Russia #Thailand

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In Thailand, police arrested a Buddhist monk suspected of stealing 100 million baht from a temple in Ayutthaya. Along with him, a 47-year-old woman was detained, whom investigators believe was his accomplice.

#Asia #Buddhism #ReligionandPeace #Thailand

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The Thai government has set the date for new visa rules for Russian citizens. Starting September 15, 2026, the visa-free stay in the country will be reduced from 60 to 30 days.

#GovernmentofThailand #RussiaFrom15 #Thailand

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