Pattaya is a great liberty port. I loved it. It’s also a major European vacation destination (make your own conclusions about that). Also, on most ships, out of a 4 day stay everyone gets 3 days off, but not necessarily in succession. A percentage of the crew must be on board at all times.
—”A percentage of the crew must be on board at all times.”
A retired Navy friend claimed it was mostly the slugs, with someone to watch over them for the scut work. He said a hard charger would burn out to get it just right when that was not needed. The slugs would often find a quick way to get it done.