Russians staying home for football festival while the country also sees as influx of visitors who might otherwise come to Thailand
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.
A medical rescue flight to Thailand by the Emergencies Ministry brought home four Russian men to the Siberian city of Tyumen on Sunday.
Tourist numbers from Siberia rising as economy improves following 2014 downturn
Beijing proposes tours to neighbouring Khabarovsk region which wind the clock back to the Communist era.
More than 130billion roubles invested in special gambling zone to lure wealthy Asian tourists to Russia, complete with its own beach, marina and ski area.
Transit passengers from 20 countries will be allowed 72 hours in Russia without the hassle of obtaining a visa.
In case of any doubts, we mean the twitching variety, which are now back to Siberia, resting before their next extraordinary journey.