The Embassy of the Russian Federation to the Kingdom of Thailand recently opened the newest Honorary Consulate for Surat Thani province at W Koh Samui hotel, in addition to the two current offices of Russian Honorary Consulates in Thailand in Pattaya for Chonburi and Rayong provinces (opened in 2003), and in Phuket (opened in 2008).
Mr. Ashwani Bajaj, newly appointed Honorary Consul of the Russian Federation in Surat Thani province joined hands to welcome the ambassador, H.E. Dr. Kirill Barsky and his spouse Mrs. Olga Barskaya during the inauguration, together with Mr. Oleg Grigorev, Deputy Honorary Consul of the Russian Federation in Surat Thani, Ms. Rasina Bajaj and Mr. Daniel Simon, General Manager of W Koh Samui.
With an aim to highlight and promote Koh Samui as one of the top destinations for Russian travelers, the Honorary Consulate office in Koh Samui will offer the assistance to protect the rights and legitimate interests of Russian travelers and residents in Surat Thani province.
