Pattaya

Hotel occupancy down to average 50% in third quarter, with 'sharp drop' in Russian arrivals.

The beaches here are thronged with sun-seekers, children paddle in the warm waters — even the babushki are relaxed.

Separate incidents spark concern in Thailand resort.

Many Russians on board overcrowded boat which capsized with '200 rescued'.

WARNING! Graphic content.

Man, 31, fell onto metal spikes while 'trying to flee his ex-girlfriend'

Think Thailand, and probably schools are not the first thing to come into your head.

Russian welcome for Thai warships HTMS Bangpakong and HTMS Naresuan from the Pacific Fleet Command.

Svetlana Churkina, 28, from the Sakha Republic (Yakutia) had gone through eight surgical operations after the crash.

Aim to double annual bilateral trade to $10 billion by 2016.