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Russian tourists continue holidaying in Thailand despite protests in Bangkok

MOSCOW, January 11 (Itar-Tass) - Representatives of Russian tour operators confirm that Russian tourists in Thailand do not face any difficulties over mass protest actions in Bangkok.

“There have been no cancellations of tours yet,” Russia's Travel Industry Union (RST) said on Friday. “The situation in the country’s resort zones remains absolutely calm.”

“This is not for the first time that Russian tour operators have to deal with political disorders in the country. They already have some experience of doing business in the riotous capital,” spokeswoman Irina Tyurina told Itar-Tass.

“We know from experience, most protests take place in the administrative regions of Bangkok without affecting the tourist centres. The country’s host agencies used to change the bus routes for excursions in order to avoid places of rioting,” Tyurina said, adding that excursions were sometimes postponed till a later date.

Tour operators believe that the main goal of Russians travelling to Thailand is to spend vacation at seaside resorts.