Thailand

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Thailand is mentioned in Russian media primarily in relation to tourism, diplomatic relations, and criminal incidents involving Russian nationals. The country received approximately 2 million Russian tourists in 2025, and Thai officials expressed interest in expanding trade and energy cooperation with Russia, citing the current $1.7 billion trade volume as insufficient. Additionally, Thailand is referenced in connection with the murder of two Russian citizens in Pattaya, where authorities provided compensation to the victims' families and facilitated the repatriation of their remains.

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