Russian tourists among the top ten arrivals to Thailand - and the top spenders after the Chinese
Alexei Fedotov, student from Irkutsk, was successful in international competition held in Thailand.
Plan to offer Russian tourists up to 270 days in Thailand.
New survey shows that the kingdom remains a favourite destination for Siberians.
A medical rescue flight to Thailand by the Emergencies Ministry brought home four Russian men to the Siberian city of Tyumen on Sunday.
Separate incidents spark concern in Thailand resort.
Hotel occupancy down to average 50% in third quarter, with 'sharp drop' in Russian arrivals.
Tourist chiefs in Thailand have stressed the importance to them of visitors from the eastern regions of Russia.
The successful bid was at one of Siberia's most popular winter sports resorts - Sheregesh.
Plane from Thailand to Yekaterinburg after 'power generation malfunction'.