St Louis (LKA 116) - Naval Cruise Book

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TH IL When people speak of Thailand, they usually speak of it almost reverently. And why not'? Very few nations have a past, or present for that matter, as interesting as does Thailand tformerly Siaml. Although, the ST. LOUIS anchored off of Pattaya Beach, many of the crew made the 90 mile trip to Bangkok. Both locations were equally educational as well as fun to visit, shop and party. We had some trouble getting everybody back aboard at the end. Four days just wasn't enough I guess, especially with three weeks at sea staring us in the face. Anyway, back to Thailand, the Thai people are very warm and friendly to Americans. Despite the uncertainity of things that could happen, Thailand continues to grow and build for the future, as well as preserve its rich history. It's temples and shrines are beautiful and should be allowed to stand forever as a tribute to a culture, art and architecture that can never again be duplicated. Pattaya Beach is a resort town on the Gulf of Siam and offers as much, if not more, of the luxuries of the Riviera or anywhere else you care to name, and at a price a SAILOR can even afford. James Bond never had it so good. ,' L '-.Af ' ' 'l t f ' 'flirt . L -N. i lgqiii r 1 f I '6 Q 226' l ri. 915,73 -v v 6 V . 'C ' ' ' Un, 1-1 s Q 'Qf T' '. I Lie W A vu .L 'iv . ,n'i0'H Jr., .8 . Q 1 7, .4 i 'i,-if-iw 1 7 i. .' . g ffg f. r A , ,jrgjfh H , fluff' ' T' 9 1 . Yi' V. 4 , ri, Q, I 1 J 1 . .1 ' 1 ' 5 sf. X t 451 ' .. J' 34 'O .Az QM, 1 flak ly' f 5 . gg'.,Q,lf 1, p 3 If . P'fl.,x,-I 'Q FYlfi'P1 lf- -.'. ny. VV., , X . . Tiers. ,-,A Abi . S, .- ' Cd l i Masala ibm , A, . . .. ,VS ff' gf lj 'Riff ' . 3 2 it gigs '3 1 :Ml L. 6231! ' ' 'A ' ' 'Ji 'l LA i g 'X 1 :I wifi fl T-51. ' ,C J Q 1. . . i .L hd 'Y' Q' v 'rf ,N I -2? 2,5 Q .A 7 1 L . gf lj . 1525 u - v an ,gift 1 va ., ,nt , ww fi, v. 2 ilii

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OLO G PO CITY To the untrained observer, Olongapo City is a mind boggling web of intrigue. However, the more you eyeball any area, the intriguing becomes the commonplace. It becomes common to be the mark of every pickpocket, mugger and hustler up hill and down dale of every street in town. At any time you can expect any tor alll of 100 friendly WJ natives to converge on you and steal your shorts without touching your pants texcept for your money of coursej. This is a place to act out your wildest fantasies, if you have any, and where you are expected and encouraged to respond to all situations as if you have not had physical contact since 1962. Any deviation of this abnormal behavior is scrutinized closely by all levels of civil and military authorities. J, 2