Phuket has been over-run with over 40,000+ Russians.
Many I suspect have run away from conscription to the war with Ukraine.
The issue at hand, is breaking the law, and coming to Thailand to start illegal businesses so they will have an income to live on.
Over 120 have recently been arrested for illegal businesses reserved for Thai People.
I can 100% understand from running away from a war, however, bringing all the crime and behaviors from Russia to Thailand is unacceptable.
Thinking they can get away with it, is 1000% unacceptable.
When foreigners start affecting locals, of course the locals will turn them in and the police will take action.
I think the police love to make their huge displays every time foreigners are arrested.
When people, such as these Russians, only think about themselves, then this is bad news for Thai society.
Trying to turn Phuket into a “Little Russia” is a very bad idea.
We can only hope the police step up and protect the Thai people.