Russian tourists among the top ten arrivals to Thailand - and the top spenders after the Chinese
New survey shows that the kingdom remains a favourite destination for Siberians.
Plan to offer Russian tourists up to 270 days in Thailand.
Hotel occupancy down to average 50% in third quarter, with 'sharp drop' in Russian arrivals.
A medical rescue flight to Thailand by the Emergencies Ministry brought home four Russian men to the Siberian city of Tyumen on Sunday.
Tourist chiefs in Thailand have stressed the importance to them of visitors from the eastern regions of Russia.
Dramatic testimony from passengers as 28 out of 43 Russian passengers were hurt in Friday's accident.
Separate incidents spark concern in Thailand resort.
Siberians can continue travelling to their number one winter sunshine destinations, says Rostourism.
Svetlana Churkina, 28, from the Sakha Republic (Yakutia) had gone through eight surgical operations after the crash.