Over 4,000 personnel aboard the USS Somerset and USS Miguel Keith participated in Cobra Gold 2024

On 2/24/2024 at 5:11 PM, BigStar said:

 

One of our cherished fantasies. In fact, US military personnel won't be indulging.

 

You're still living in the 90s.

Quite true!

 

Since Woke, PC bullsh— has taken over they’ve been castrated unlike when I first arrived on the shore of Pattaya in 1980 (literally) when the fleet anchored off Pattaya Beach and shuttled ashore by the local longboats,

 

Now I believe they’re moored at Sattahip.  Must be a pain getting back at night.

 

 

 

On 2/24/2024 at 6:44 PM, Lacessit said:

Without the US Navy, global trade on the high seas would grind to a halt.

Even the Chinese and North Koreans benefit from the shipping security provided.

My God!  I actually agree with you.

On 2/25/2024 at 11:15 AM, brianthainess said:

Do they have to be in Uniform? I know when I went ashore overseas in the RN we had to wear #1s.  

Civies now.

1 hour ago, G_Money said:

Since Woke, PC bullsh— has taken over they’ve been castrated

 

Great pics of a vanished era.

 

Unfortunately, scandals and crime along the way made a crackdown necessary and inevitable. Unlike a Thai crackdown, it's permanent and enforced. Dovetailed with Woke nicely.

Edited February 26, 20242 yr by BigStar

1 hour ago, G_Money said:

Quite true!

 

Since Woke, PC bullsh— has taken over they’ve been castrated unlike when I first arrived on the shore of Pattaya in 1980 (literally) when the fleet anchored off Pattaya Beach and shuttled ashore by the local longboats,

 

Now I believe they’re moored at Sattahip.  Must be a pain getting back at night.

 

 

 

No pain getting back at night. They get bussed into town and back to the jetty.

Most behave hopefully.

 

But what for the loud mouthy rowdys looking for trouble behind their US uniforms ?

 

Hope their Military Police will be well present to contain the hooligans.

 

The ladyboys will do good business obivously.

3 minutes ago, SingAPorn said:

Most behave hopefully.

 

But what for the loud mouthy rowdys looking for trouble behind their US uniforms ?

 

Hope their Military Police will be well present to contain the hooligans.

 

The ladyboys will do good business obivously.

All the personnel on R&R are in civilian clothing, nobody is uniform, except when on duty.

10 minutes ago, SingAPorn said:

Most behave hopefully.

 

But what for the loud mouthy rowdys looking for trouble behind their US uniforms ?

 

Hope their Military Police will be well present to contain the hooligans.

 

The ladyboys will do good business obivously.

The Ladies and LB’s see them as a breath of fresh air compared to the regular old gits they have slobbering on them on daily basis 

31 minutes ago, Banana7 said:

All the personnel on R&R are in civilian clothing, nobody is uniform, except when on duty.

 

But in Pattaya none of the personnel is on R&R, so the question is really irrelevant, except for our make-believe purposes. Those are awfully important, for some reason. 

Edited February 26, 20242 yr by BigStar

That'll have 6/1 busy then !

 

44 minutes ago, SingAPorn said:

The ladyboys will do good business obivously.

 

LOL. Still trying to figure out why ladyboys loom so large in our imaginary R&R that isn't happening. Maybe just Brit bigots working their Americans-are-ignorant-and-stupid narrative?

35 minutes ago, BigStar said:

 

But in Pattaya none of the personnel is on R&R, so the question is really irrelevant, except for our make-believe purposes. Those are awfully important, for some reason. 

So why do you think US military personnel are in civilian clothes in Pattaya, if they are not on R&R?

Edited February 26, 20242 yr by Banana7

1 minute ago, Banana7 said:

So why do you think US military personnel are in civilian clothes in Pattaya, if they are not on R&R?

 

A few are granted some limited time for shore leave, which ain't R&R.

1 hour ago, Ralf001 said:

That'll have 6/1 busy then !

 

 

The cool thing, as you'll see if you'll just go take a look on 6/1, is how they're all disguised as Chinese, Muslims, and Indians--just to blend in, you know. But the stealthiest is the Brit disguise. Yes, our imaginary R&R personnel have also adopted the Brit uniform of Our Lads: the soiled checked shirt hanging over a fat belly, cargo shorts, white socks, sandals, bald head with a fringe, eyeglasses. Now how good is that? Counterproductive, though, as the girls are expecting those fat wallets (as professed here on the forum) as well.

 

Keep in mind that the disguise is rather important as

 

In 2006, the Department of Defense made it a crime for a service member to hire a prostitute anywhere in the world; the penalties can include up to a year in prison, forfeiture of pay, and a dishonorable discharge.

     --Wikipedia

 

As noted, some of our members are still living in the 90s.

Edited February 26, 20242 yr by BigStar

1 hour ago, BigStar said:

 

The cool thing, as you'll see if you'll just go take a look on 6/1, is how they're all disguised as Chinese, Muslims, and Indians--just to blend in, you know. But the stealthiest is the Brit disguise.

 

I'll take your word for it mate.

Do you get down the 6/1 often ?

6 hours ago, G_Money said:

The Ladies and LB’s see them as a breath of fresh air compared to the regular old gits they have slobbering on them on daily basis 

Yes, I think that is true, they spend more and are better tippers than the Buakhao Expat crowd..... often see 2 tier pricing just for them. Thailand makes them just as welcome as The Russians, Chinese and Indians.

6 hours ago, Banana7 said:

So why do you think US military personnel are in civilian clothes in Pattaya, if they are not on R&R?

Just keep in mind along with the US Navy men you have US Navy support ships (USNS) civilian personnel about. Now those guys will splash some money around.

Back then I was a Police Volunteer in Pattaya (only worked at the Patts police station, before everyone crucifies me).

Twas when Navy anchored at Pattaya Bay.

They asked us if we'd like a tour of one of their rapid deployment landing ships. Great men and woman, great tour, impressive ship.

Went for a walk with our hosts down Walking Street and came across a standoff with some marines and bouncers. 

Talked the marines out of it. No win there.

That was the good thing being with the police volunteers at the police station, we all had most of the languages and Thai language covered.

Was our job in helping people.

On 2/25/2024 at 12:44 PM, Lacessit said:

Person is sexist male, it should be persibling.

I never get in the way of anyone on ASEAN, who shows determination to make an idiot of themselves.

Must save you an awful lot of time! 😉

10 hours ago, herfiehandbag said:

Civies now.

UK HMRN  or US or both?

No need to get your panties in a twist. Time to take a chill pill. Why you so upset and care so much?

7 hours ago, Ralf001 said:

 

I'll take your word for it mate.

Do you get down the 6/1 often ?

 

Sometimes ride through when I'm out. I needed to hit Foodland T21 night before last, so I rode through then just for you. Sure enough, all the imaginary USA military personnel on the imaginary R&R were all cleverly disguised as Chinese, Indians, Muslims, and Brits. Maybe the odd Russians. 🙂 

1 hour ago, bbi1 said:

No need to get your panties in a twist. Time to take a chill pill. Why you so upset and care so much?

 

Yes, why? For the usual w*anking fantasies, but our members simply ignore the question of why this particular one is so important to them, as they concoct delicious details, like--ooh--ladyboys. So we've 82 posts so far over a non-event. LOL. I love this forum!

I don't think I've been in a bar on Beach Road in recent years when any of them have come in to relax. I get the impression it's a minibus in for shopping day out and a McDonalds, then minibus home and back in bed before dark. Do they have a weight limit for entry in the US military, maybe the ones I see are kitchen staff, cleaners etc.

12 hours ago, BigStar said:

 

A few are granted some limited time for shore leave, which ain't R&R.

You seem to know a lot about what's happening with the navy boys. Do you have some secret crush on hot navy boys and are stalking their every move since their arrival?

13 hours ago, Banana7 said:

All the personnel on R&R are in civilian clothing, nobody is uniform, except when on duty.

Lucky for them. In covert undercover gear. So hopefully their wifes & gfs won't see photos of them having a good time out and about.

6 hours ago, EVENKEEL said:

Just keep in mind along with the US Navy men you have US Navy support ships (USNS) civilian personnel about. Now those guys will splash some money around.

 

Dammit! Just when we think we have a sure w*nk, the devastating letdown: incredibly, the Cobra Gold ships had no "support ships" accompanying them for the imaginary R&R. Was some preparation, offloading stuff, packing up, etc. Mostly Navy people, some contractors, but I imagine the rules apply to the contractors as well, to avoid any possible bad publicity.

Edited February 27, 20242 yr by BigStar

7 minutes ago, bbi1 said:

You seem to know a lot about what's happening with the navy boys. Do you have some secret crush on hot navy boys and are stalking their every move since their arrival?

 

More wish projection. As I said earlier, you can go hang around the piers if you wish.

 

I happen to know a Thai contractor who works closely with such events at the ports. 

Edited February 27, 20242 yr by BigStar

5 hours ago, carlyai said:

Went for a walk with our hosts down Walking Street and came across a standoff with some marines and bouncers. 

Talked the marines out of it. No win there.

The marines wanted to show how tough they were with the bouncers. Both marines & bouncers like to get in fist fights. Both have more muscle than brain power, but the bouncers have the upper hand here on their own turf.