Thai authorities have approved a reduction in the visa-free stay period from 60 to 30 days for a number of countries, including Russia. The new restrictions will take effect on September 15, 2026.  In addition to shortening the visa-free period, Thailand is introducing a limit on entries via land border crossings—allowing no more than two such entries…

In summer 2026, Thailand received 233,140 Russian visitors – a marginal 0.5% decrease compared to the record summer of 2025. While overall arrivals edged down slightly, the organised travel segment grew robustly (+13.5% in tour sales), and demand continued to shift toward premium hotels, northern destinations, wellness experiences and more diverse…

Russian tour operator Coral Travel has announced the launch of direct flights from Moscow to Egypt’s Mediterranean resort of El Alamein, operated by Air Cairo starting September 10, as it was reported to Interfax.…