Pattaya crackdown as Lincoln arrives with 5,000 sailors after 200 days at sea

Thai authorities intensify a crackdown on Pattaya’s prostitution scene ahead of the USS Abraham Lincoln’s docking with about 5,000 sailors after more than 200 days at sea, detaining dozens in raids while officials await a hoped-for economic boost for the resort. Officials warn of risks of sexual exploitation and health issues linked to increased nightlife, even as the long deployment highlights ongoing morale and mental‑health concerns among crew.