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Home » Reader question » Reader Question: Can I tour the naval base at Sattahip?
Dear readers,
I am leaving for Thailand in two weeks. Pattaya first. I would like to see Sattahip naval base. Does anyone know more about this and can I actually go and see it and what hours and days?
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Patrick
Dear,
About 4 years ago, my in-laws went with me to a naval base in Pattaya. Thai warships were docked there and open to the public. When we wanted to visit these ships, I (the only farang in the group) was denied access. My wife, her 2 brothers and their family were allowed on these ships. Apparently only Thais were allowed to view these ships. In the end they also did not visit these ships and then - after taking a few photos - drove on to our next destination.
The base can be visited and a number of ships are usually open for viewing as well.
It will probably not be difficult for you to get a ticket at an excursion office.
But beware, foreigners won't get in, no matter how much the seller will assure that that's no problem at all.
Patrick, a Thai lieutenant commander is a friend of mine and I sometimes golf with him in Sattahip. I might be able to arrange something, I've been there myself. Just send me an email. [email protected]
Gr. Alex
Hi,
For me it was also like with Daniel M, the Thai is allowed on it, the farang is not, when I indicated that I had served in the Dutch navy, the soldier who kept watch wanted to ask the captain if I could go on. I said don't worry, I've seen enough boats of course. In other words, I don't think they allow you…
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I visited the base as a foreigner, following a scattering of ashes. And this even with your own car. But my wife had to make a few phone calls for that.
In short, if you don't have connections with high-ranking gold gallon, you won't be able to get in as a foreigner.
As the previous writers responded, you don't get in as a farang. And in the company of the Thai, it's not going to happen. Still, I managed to get in twice. When the Thai pass the entrance gate in large numbers in the morning, it is sometimes possible to enter the site by car and a cap deep over the ears without being noticed. If you are stopped at the entrance, just act silly and turn around. There is no longer any control on the terrain, no one pays attention to you, even if you have a different color.
But is it really worth the effort and risk? You can't get to the ships, but you can see them from a few hills. Also beautiful views and for dessert a large number of monkeys that try to make your life miserable.
In addition to my earlier response and in response to this, I would like to mention that my brother-in-law parked the car near the quay and we could go on the quay, but not as far as the ships. From the quay we were able to take nice 'family' photos with the warships in the background. There were hardly any people then.
About a month ago I went to the naval base with Thai in-laws and supporters (30 people).
Normally you can drive up to the water / restaurant.
Now halfway access was blocked and everyone had to continue by bus. Also other Thai. Everyone park their car on the football field and take your luggage into the bus.
I was the only falang not allowed in. Ok then the whole group got off the bus and we turned around.
Took the plunge 2 weeks ago and now tried again with a smaller group.
We were able to get to the restaurant and park there. spent the afternoon on the beach and ate in the restaurant no problem.
In other words, you can go but don't know if you can enter, it's just how the officer's cap is on.
Satahip is a beautiful picturesque town where a number of restaurants overlook the harbor. No, the naval base is not open to the public as far as I know, but visiting Satahip is definitely worth it. It is quite a drive from Pattaya. It will certainly cost you half a day of your holiday. Another place worth seeing is the Silver-Lake Vineyard. Beautifully located and you pass it on your way to Satahip.
The restaurant is not located on the actual base and is freely accessible. By the way, one can eat well there, and it is quite popular with the local population
we were allowed in by car, my brother-in-law is tahaan, until just before the ships and beautiful photos were taken, there were many school children and getting on the ship was impossible for me because of felang can not ... military top secret .. ha ha, really happened !!
Dear Patrick,
The Sattahip Naval Base.
Do you mean viewing the ships, the nearby beach or does the name Oakwell Shipyard sound familiar to you?
Kind regards, Hendrik S.
I have lived in Sattahip for almost 30 years and have never been admitted to the Marine base, while most people know me. I live in a Moo Ban where only Navy Officers and NCOs live and there's not one that can decorate it. There are indeed parts accessible, also for Farangs, such as the beach and some restaurants, here and there. There are also shops on the Navy site, such as a Supermarket, IT repair shop, auto repair shop and more. As Farang, I will not enter the field. When my daughter was only 5 years old she could learn to swim on the Navy grounds, where swimming lessons were given. The toddler was allowed in but her father, that is me, under no circumstances. I don't believe all those stories, of I've been in it. Not even from that Lt-Commander who will fix that.
Too bad you've been living there for 30 years and haven't been there, but it is true. Should only not take pictures from the quay only from the car.
They allowed me and my friend, with their own car, after a phone call from a relative of my wife. At first there was no question of it, the officer on duty present would not even listen to my wife's argument that it was difficult to refuse that a husband could not be present at his wife's ashes being scattered at sea.
Then she called her father, who contacted a relative. When my wife called, she handed her phone to the officer on duty, asking him to explain to the person on the line what procedures needed to be followed to visit the base. After a conversation that lasted less than 30 seconds, the barrier was raised, the officer on duty even jumped to attention, and a jeep led the way to the quay. They didn't even ask for identification anymore.
If one has the right family name in Thailand, and the related relationships, there are no closed doors in Thailand.
It is normal that a naval base is not freely accessible to the public.
That is no different in other countries.
As an Ex-Marine man, I've been to a lot of Naval bases during those 40 years, and nowhere can you just walk in and go for a stroll to spend your day.
However, parts are sometimes opened to the public, such as beaches, or you can drive through it by car, but you must then stay within a certain zone.
Once a year there are open door day(s) where the public has access to places that are otherwise prohibited.
Outside of those day(s), access to naval bases is usually limited to family members of crew members working on that base/vessels or by invitation and often limited to certain places.