In addition, Wat Worachet is also mentioned as a possible location of the infamous Picnic Incident that took place in 1636. This ill-fated event between Siamese and Dutch traders was written about by Jeremias Van Vliet - a representative of the Dutch East Indian Company (VOC) in Ayutthaya from 1633-1642. As the story goes, a number of Dutch traders decided to enjoy a sunny picnic one December morning. Unfortunately, two of the Dutch men - Joost Laurentsz and Daniel Jacobsz - became very drunk and started acting belligerently. The rest of the group excused themselves and departed by boat. Meanwhile, the two Dutch drunkards went for a stroll, getting into several altercations along the way. They called people bad names, invaded homes, stole food, and eventually picked a fight with the heavily tattooed slaves of the prince - apparently the two Dutch swiped away sabers and paddles and refused to give them back. Daniel Jacobsz was immediately seized and taken to the Palace for punishment. Joost Laurentsz escaped by jumping into the river, where he was later found still swimming - speechless and exhausted - by the other Dutchmen (Baker 45-47). Despite his effort to escape, Joost was also led to prison for his participation in the Picnic Incident.