US Female Sailors Discover Pattaya's Charms During Port Visit

PATTAYA, Thailand – The female US service members visiting Pattaya with the USS Abraham Lincoln have been enjoying the city’s hospitality, with shopping, restaurants, massages and spas among the attractions making their shore leave a memorable experience. While their military roles demand discipline, strength and resilience, their time in Pattaya has offered a very different experience, allowing them to relax, explore the city and enjoy some well-earned downtime after months of demanding duties. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Many female US service members have completed rigorous military training, including the demanding US Army Ranger School, and have gone on to serve in specialized and frontline roles alongside their male counterparts. Women now play important roles across the US armed forces, including in specialized units and operational positions, and have regularly taken part in military missions, exercises and exchanges in the region, including Thailand. During the USS Abraham Lincoln’s visit, however, the focus for many sailors has been on relaxation and experiencing Pattaya away from their military duties. Massages, spas, restaurants, shopping and the city’s famous hospitality have proved popular, giving sailors a chance to unwind and experience the local lifestyle. The visit has also highlighted a natural match between what visiting sailors are looking for during their shore leave and what Pattaya offers. They want somewhere convenient, welcoming and entertaining where they can relax, while Pattaya has built its tourism industry around hospitality, food, shopping, wellness and entertainment. (function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push(["_mgc.load"])})(window,"_mgq"); For the city, the visit is about more than simply welcoming a large group of foreign visitors. It provides an opportunity to show US service members what Pattaya has to offer and leave them with a positive impression of Thailand. Many of the sailors have expressed their enjoyment of their time in Pattaya, with hopes that they will have an opportunity to return on a future visit. For the female service members in particular, the trip has offered a chance to put aside their uniforms and military responsibilities for a while and simply enjoy the comfort, hospitality and experiences Pattaya has to offer.