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First batch of US soldiers arrive in Pattaya for leisure

First batch of US soldiers arrive in Pattaya for leisure

MGR Online•Society•45m ago

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The first group of US soldiers has arrived in Pattaya via Laem Chabang Port to spend time resting and sightseeing.

  • •The first batch of US soldiers arrived in Pattaya on September 2.
  • •Anusak Piriyomorn and Poramet Ngampichet welcomed the soldiers at Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya.
  • •The soldiers were given Thai-patterned fabric scarves as souvenirs.
  • •Local tourism operators expect the visit to generate hundreds of millions of baht in circulation.

Overview

  • •On September 2, around 14:30, the first batch of US soldiers arrived in Pattaya by bus from Laem Chabang Port.
  • •Anusak Piriyomorn, District Chief of Bang Lamung, and Poramet Ngampichet, Mayor of Pattaya, welcomed the US soldiers.
  • •The US soldiers received Thai-patterned fabric scarves as souvenirs from Pattaya City.
  • •Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya served as one of the pick-up and drop-off points for US soldiers before they dispersed to various hotels, guesthouses, and attractions in central Pattaya.
  • •Some US soldiers used ATM services immediately after arriving by bus before proceeding to spend and sightsee.
  • •Local tourism operators expect spending to spread across hotels, restaurants, shops, cafes, spas, and entertainment venues.
  • •Initial assessments suggest the arrival of US soldiers may generate a circulation of hundreds of millions of baht in the area.

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Key Entities

Place

Pattaya(พัทยา)ℹ️
The destination city where the first batch of US soldiers arrived for leisure and tourism.
Laem Chabang Port(ท่าเรือแหลมฉบัง)ℹ️
The port where the US soldiers disembarked before traveling to Pattaya.
Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya(โรงแรมฮาร์ดร็อค พัทยา)
A location that served as a receiving and sending point for US soldiers entering central Pattaya.
Bang Lamung(บางละมุง)
The district where District Chief Anusak Piriyomorn serves.

Person

Anusak Piriyomorn(อนุศักดิ์ พิริยอมร)
The District Chief of Bang Lamung who participated in welcoming the US soldiers.
Poramet Ngampichet(ปรเมศวร์ งามพิเชษฐ์)ℹ️
The Mayor of Pattaya who participated in welcoming the US soldiers.