Thai Tourism Minister Aims for 2 Million Russian Tourists by 2026

Thansettakij•Economy•18d ago

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Thailand's Minister of Tourism and Sports met with the Russian Ambassador to enhance bilateral cooperation in tourism, sports, and culture.

•Thailand aims to attract 2 million Russian tourists by the end of 2026.
•A Joint Action Plan 2026-2028 will be implemented for sports personnel exchange, specifically in winter sports.
•Thailand and Russia plan to celebrate the 130th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2027.
•Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul will attend the 14th International Sports Forum in October 2026.

•Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul held discussions with Ambassador Evgeny Tomikhin to promote bilateral cooperation in tourism, sports, culture, education, and people-to-people exchange.
•Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul set a target to attract 2 million Russian tourists to Thailand by the end of 2026 through improved air connectivity.
•Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul intends to use cuisine diplomacy, culture, media, and creative industries to improve Thailand's image for Russians.
•The Joint Action Plan 2026-2028 will facilitate the exchange of athletes, coaches, and personnel, particularly in ice hockey and figure skating.
•Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul ordered the upgrade of safety measures at tourist sites and strict law enforcement to ensure the safety of tourists.
•Thailand and Russia prepare to sign a Joint Action Plan for tourism (2026-2030) and organize the 3rd Joint Tourism Working Group meeting hosted by Russia.
•Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul is invited to attend the 14th International Sports Forum in Krasnoyarsk in October 2026.
•Thailand and Russia will organize large celebrations for the 130th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2027.

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Surasak Phancharoenworakul(สุรศักดิ์ พันธ์เจริญวรกุล)

Minister of Tourism and Sports of Thailand.

Evgeny Tomikhin(เยฟเกนี โตมีฮิน)

Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Thailand.

Ministry of Tourism and Sports(กระทรวงการท่องเที่ยวและกีฬา)ℹ️

The Thai government ministry led by Surasak Phancharoenworakul.

Russian Federation(สหพันธรัฐรัสเซีย)ℹ️

The nation represented by Ambassador Evgeny Tomikhin.

Russian Embassy(สถานทูตรัสเซีย)ℹ️

The diplomatic mission of Russia in Thailand.

Joint Action Plan 2026-2028(แผนปฏิบัติการร่วม (Joint Action Plan 2026-2028))

A plan for exchanging athletes, coaches, and sports personnel.

Joint Action Plan for Tourism (2026-2030)(แผนปฏิบัติการร่วมด้านการท่องเที่ยว (ปี 2026-2030))

A planned cooperation agreement regarding tourism between Thailand and Russia.

Krasnoyarsk(คราสโนยาร์ส)ℹ️

The city hosting the 14th International Sports Forum in October 2026.