Phuket Welcomes Russia’s Top Diplomat VIP Visit of Russian Foreign Minister Highlights Phuket’s Growing Significance

The opening of the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Phuket marks a significant milestone in strengthening the diplomatic ties between Russia and Thailand, and it highlights Phuket’s growing significance as a key tourism destination for the Russian market.

The inauguration ceremony was graced by the esteemed presence of Mr. Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, and his delegation.

Mr. Vladimir Sosnov, Consul General of the Russian Federation in Phuket, welcomed a plethora of distinguished VIP guests, such as Mr. Amnuay Pinsuwan, Deputy Governor of Phuket, Mr. Asi Mamanee, Director-General of the Department of Europe, Col. Jirasak Siemsak, Deputy Commander of Phuket Provincial Police, Mr. Evgeny Tomikhin, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Kingdom of Thailand, and Mr. Gulu Lalvani, Chairman and Founder of Royal Phuket Marina.

Representatives from various government agencies, the public and private sectors, and the media were also present to convey their congratulations on this important occasion.

Russian tourists have ranked first during the island’s post-covid reopening, and the establishment of the Russian Federation Consulate General in Phuket is a positive development that aims to facilitate and ensure the comfort and happiness of Russian tourists visiting the province and Russian expatriates residing on the island.