BBC Programme Explores History of US Military Leave in Pattaya, Thailand
A BBC Sounds segment titled 'What in the World' recounts a period when American sailors and marines took rest in the Thai coastal town of Pattaya.

A BBC Sounds programme titled "What in the World" has featured a segment describing a period when American sailors and marines were able to take a break in Pattaya, Thailand, according to the programme's excerpt published by BBC.
The brief description, released as part of the BBC Sounds platform under the health category, does not provide further detail on the specific time period referenced or additional context surrounding the visit.
BBC has not published additional information beyond the short excerpt accompanying the audio programme link.
Sources
- What in the World — BBC Health
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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