Pattaya crackdown ahead of USS Abraham Lincoln visit

1 hour ago, JohnOFphon said:

Will the sailors be told that prostitution is illegal in Thailand? And then told to stay away from any woman, after being at sea for almost a year..

The crew already knows, and lectured by their boss, and multiple bosses, many times and watched a port brief on cctv that has been showing on one channel 24/7 the last week and continues the entire time in port, and maybe even sign a training sheet acknowledging the rules. Even then, if "prostitution" was legal in a country they visit, it would still be a serious offense for them...I think it's called 'trafficking in persons'.

Good for them we don't have prostitution in Thailand, it is illegal here. Money for sex Vs Money for companionship.

30 minutes ago, Hotchilli123 said:

They won't have the stamina for work after the girls have finished with them

They won’t have the stamina after being at sea for 280 days straight or whatever it is either. Last thing they need is going on joint exercises with the the Thai navy or any other navy.

Will the US servicemen be briefed on all the scams currently operating in Pattaya. The average serviceman won't hand over the money to the scammer on their demand. Can see some very agressive service men dealing out their own form of justice rather than waiting for a bent cop to come along and tell them to pay up.

6 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

prepare for the arrival of about 5,000 US military personnel

A typical Nimitz-class aircraft carrier security department maintains around 20 to 30 Master-at-Arms out of a total ship's company of roughly 3,000 to 3,200 sailors (Lincoln has 5,000 personnel).

It would behoove Pattaya police to have them integrated into their peacekeeping efforts.

1 hour ago, Hotchilli123 said:

They won't have the stamina for work after the girls have finished with them

Indeed- they will probably need to go back to war to have a rest!

The last time I met USA navy guys in Pattaya in the 80s

I was at a bar the guy next to me a American navy guy was only interested in having a beer showed me photos of his wife and kids and was looking forward to getting home

You would think the 5000 personal coming to Pattaya were all after sex and drink

Wishful thinking in the bars in Pattaya

2 minutes ago, shackleton said:

The last time I met USA navy guys in Pattaya in the 80s

I was at a bar the guy next to me a American navy guy was only interested in having a beer showed me photos of his wife and kids and was looking forward to getting home

I was onboard deployed WESTPAC ships in the 80s. The married guys onboard were out on the streets, arm-in-arm, with their bargirl hookups in Pattaya and Subic Bay. Guys like you are talking about did exist and tended to hang together to ward of temptation, but they were the exception, not the rule.

All the show and tell, is for nothing the daily news stories of expats regular tourist will surely out do anything the Navy visit. This is what Thailand official do always making someone else the problem.😂

The amount U.S. being charged to dock, load up on supplies will surely boost their economy! But No they got to turn it around as if it is going to be a problem!🤣

A slap on the wrist and a 100 baht fine. Sure, that will keep them away during the visit, or really any other day. What a joke.

4 hours ago, JohnOFphon said:

Will the sailors be told that prostitution is illegal in Thailand? And then told to stay away from any woman, after being at sea for almost a year..

Unfortunately that is close to the current climate from what I’ve heard. Been out of that occupation for a number of years.

According to rumor control they “could” be charged with human trafficking if partaking with a working girl.

Whether that’s actually enforced is anyone’s guess.

Best to ask one of the sailors if the opportunity arises on the current restrictions.

One girl already told me that many bar girls are temporary leaving Bangkok for a short vacation in Pattaya...

8 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

They said particular attention would be given to the street children and beggars who could be vulnerable to exploitation.

They need to protect the sailors from exploitation by the little bastards I've encountered.

Protect the little ones from their handlers. And not just when the Navy's in port.

1 hour ago, HolmesEquivelant said:

Unfortunately that is close to the current climate from what I’ve heard. Been out of that occupation for a number of years.

According to rumor control they “could” be charged with human trafficking if partaking with a working girl.

Whether that’s actually enforced is anyone’s guess.

Best to ask one of the sailors if the opportunity arises on the current restrictions.

They know the drill and could not care one bit....they are humans. Pete Hegseth knows what will go down and he will give them a pass.