2,000 US soldiers to visit Pattaya in August

[webfact]

Picture: Manager

 

Up to 2,000 US soldiers are expected to visit Pattaya in August for R&R upon completion of the Cobra Gold military exercise.

 

A meeting was held at Pattaya City Hall on Wednesday between representatives from The US military, embassy and municipal officials.

 

The meeting was to establish security protocols and COVID-19 preventive measures for when the soldiers arrive.

 

The soldiers will land at Bali Hai pier with security forces patrolling the area around the clock.

 

All soldiers who arrive in Pattaya  will have received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, while more than 70 percent of the population in Banglamung, which includes Pattaya, will have been vaccinated by the time they arrive, Manager reported.

 

According to Capt Matt Barker, naval attaché at the US embassy in Bangkok, Pattaya was chosen for the soldiers R&R as it is well known for its wide range of amenities, natural beauty and delicious food.

 

With the lack of tourists in the resort due to COVID-19, the arrival of the soldiers should provide a small, but not insignificant boost to the local economy.

 

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[bkk6060]

2 minutes ago, webfact said:

while more than 70 percent of the population in Banglamung, which includes Pattaya, will have been vaccinated by the time they arrive, Manager reported.

I certainly see this mission being delayed.

[steve187]

9 minutes ago, webfact said:

Pattaya was chosen for the soldiers R&R as it is well known for its wide range of amenities, natural beauty and delicious food.

and all the closed bars and shops

[Andy from Kent]

 

At least some potential economic infusion.

[Misty]

43 minutes ago, bkk6060 said:

I certainly see this mission being delayed.

 

Yup.  And "All soldiers who arrive in Pattaya  will have received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine"   ?

 

...The US military may have some vaccinating to do as well:  "US military says a third of troops opt out of being vaccinated, but the numbers suggest it's more"

[champers]

I can see them enjoying the natural beauty and even some of the unnatural type.

[ivor bigun]

well thats us staying home

[Harry Black]

Hopefully all the 'front line workers' waiting for them would have been vaccinated by then too.

[bobbin]

Those soldiers are going to be disappointed..

[toofarnorth]

1 hour ago, Harry Black said:

Hopefully all the 'front line workers' waiting for them would have been vaccinated by then too.

Yes they will need their jabs.

[Misty]

1 hour ago, Harry Black said:

Hopefully all the 'front line workers' waiting for them would have been vaccinated by then too.

 

As a gesture of good will, perhaps the US can send an advance medical team to help vaccinate the Thai military and "front line works" ahead of the exercise

[khunPer]

Are they planning to restart Pattaya from scratch...????

[trainman34014]

What Year ?

[condobrit001]

Lock up your daughters! The fleets in! Massive infux of totty from all over the country expected! Let the good times roll!

[vandeventer]

6 hours ago, steve187 said:

and all the closed bars and shops

No worries they will have their own booze, all they need are girls, with or without masks as they got their two jabs already. Maybe they have some extra vaccines you know the good ones?

[Pedrogaz]

Whatever happened to quarantine?

[jacko45k]

Betchya some girls turn up for them!

[wombat]

with Pattaya the way it is atm, why would any service people choose to come here?

[bobbin]

1 hour ago, condobrit001 said:

Lock up your daughters! The fleets in! Massive infux of totty from all over the country expected! Let the good times roll!

Not this year..

 

But being here for 20 years already, I have fond memories.

[Cake Monster]

IMHO the whole thing is a disgrace.

The Yanks and Thais can surely put off playing War Games for one Year during the Pandemic.

[from the home of CC]

6 hours ago, Misty said:

 

Yup.  And "All soldiers who arrive in Pattaya  will have received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine"   ?

 

...The US military may have some vaccinating to do as well:  "US military says a third of troops opt out of being vaccinated, but the numbers suggest it's more"

if this occurs it would be equally brainless on both sides, though it could start a breakthrough business in 'body condoms' lol..

[ChipButty]

Covid vaccine is not the only vaccine they will be needing 

[Seeall]

7 hours ago, ivor bigun said:

well thats us staying home

 

crazy

[hotchilli]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

Up to 2,000 US soldiers are expected to visit Pattaya in August for R&R upon completion of the Cobra Gold military exercise

I'm sure the girls will open everything up & make sure everything's polished and ready.

[hotchilli]

1 hour ago, Cake Monster said:

IMHO the whole thing is a disgrace.

The Yanks and Thais can surely put off playing War Games for one Year during the Pandemic.

And miss out on  trip down Soi Bhu khao... nah.

[Isaan sailor]

6 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

I'm sure the girls will open everything up & make sure everything's polished and ready.

Best response, by far.

[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Betchya some girls turn up for them!

I wonder if the "Guinness book of records" will be attending.

 

[Deli]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

wide range of amenities, natural beauty and delicious food.

 

You can't make this up ????

TAT at it's best

[MasterBaker]

thailand in Level 1 advisory list and those who think it will get better are dreaming like those girls sleeping in soi buakhao bars

[Rob Cook]

 

7 hours ago, Misty said:

 

As a gesture of good will, perhaps the US can send an advance medical team to help vaccinate the Thai military and "front line works" ahead of the exercise

The US military and government sinks a ton of money into these exercises and to build capacity/capabilities for the Thai “partners”, not to mention all the money the service members spend when here.  What good will in return has there been?   Instead, buddying up to Xi every opportunity it seems.  BTW: Thailand delayed doing anything, then purposely decided to go with China’s vaccine, maybe they should step up and BUY more quality vaccines and ensure proper distribution.