Pattaya Prepares for 5,000 US Navy Personnel Visit

Matichon•Society•12d ago

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Pattaya City and security agencies are preparing for the arrival of over 5,000 US Navy personnel from September 2 to 6, 2026.

•Over 5,000 US Navy personnel are scheduled to visit Pattaya from September 2–6, 2026.
•Pattaya City has installed a welcome sign in front of Walking Street South Pattaya.
•The visit is estimated to generate approximately 100 million baht in local economic circulation.
•Security measures have been integrated across administration, police, and tourism agencies.

•Over 5,000 US Navy personnel are scheduled to be in the Pattaya area between September 2–6, 2026.
•Pattaya City installed an official welcome sign in front of Walking Street South Pattaya to welcome the US Navy personnel.
•The arrival of the US Navy personnel is estimated to generate a circulation of 100 million baht across hotels, restaurants, and entertainment venues.
•Pattaya City, Chonburi Province, and security agencies held an integrated meeting including administration, police, Tourist Police, and Immigration Police to set security measures.
•Police have designated the area under the jurisdiction of Muang Pattaya Police Station as a 'red zone' (khai daeng) with support from nearby stations.
•Pattaya City has instructed business operators not to opportunistically raise prices or take advantage of visitors.
•Security personnel and guards at entertainment venues have been ordered to perform duties politely to protect the image of tourism.

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Pattaya City(เมืองพัทยา)ℹ️

The local administrative body preparing for the arrival of US Navy personnel and managing the welcome signs.

US Navy(กองทัพเรือสหรัฐฯ)ℹ️

The organization whose 5,000 personnel are visiting Pattaya between September 2–6, 2026.

Muang Pattaya Police Station(สภ.เมืองพัทยา)

The police station whose area is designated as the 'red zone' for security during the visit.

Tourist Police(ตำรวจท่องเที่ยว)

One of the security agencies coordinating the safety and convenience measures for the visitors.

Immigration Police(ตำรวจตรวจคนเข้าเมือง)

One of the security agencies involved in the integrated planning for the visit.

Pattaya(พัทยา)ℹ️

The city in Chonburi Province serving as the primary destination for the US Navy personnel.

Chonburi(ชลบุรี)ℹ️

The province where Pattaya is located.

Walking Street South Pattaya(วอล์กกิ้งสตรีท พัทยาใต้)

A major nightlife area in Pattaya where a welcome sign for US Navy personnel was installed.