Russian tourist numbers jump in Thailand

Southeast Asian country's willing acceptance invites criticism

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Many Russian tourists can be seen on Pattaya Beach in eastern Thailand recently. (Photo by Kosuke Inoue)

KOSUKE INOUE, Nikkei staff writer

BANGKOK -- Travel by Russians to Thailand has increased sharply even as European Union members and other countries maintain effective restrictions on their entry.

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