Russians and Ukrainians stranded in Phuket are reportedly grateful for a brand new call centre that Phuket authorities set as a lot as assist them. One Thai guide who speaks Russian said he took calls from each Russians and Ukrainians to help them coordinate with Phuket immigration on visa points.
“The felt that they were not abandoned”.
The director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand Phuket stated most of the Russian and Ukrainian tourists have asked for help with airlines, flights, visas, credit cards, and costs of accommodation and travelling back home. driedfruit added that vacationers in Bangkok additionally called the centre, as a result of it was the first centre launched to help stranded tourists. She mentioned TAT will compile a list of the Russians and Ukrainians who requested help. They might be split into travellers who want to return to their home nation, and these who wish to keep in Thailand however need funds to do so.
The call centre can be reached at 0939372086 or 0948191124. It provides Russian speakers.
Phuket’s Vice Governor Pichet Panapong said on Wednesday that there are presently about 5,000 Russians and Ukrainians in Phuket. There are presently over 7,000 Russian and Ukrainian tourists throughout Thailand..