USS Abraham Lincoln Crew Sparks Pattaya Retail Boom
TL;DR Summary
After 286 days at sea, sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln touch down in Pattaya, indulging in pedicures, shopping, and meals as local businesses expect a multi‑million-baht boost from the 5,000‑strong crew; officials estimate spending of about $100–$150 per sailor per day could generate around 100 million baht (~$3 million), while the visit unfolds amid Pattaya’s nightlife scene and ongoing talk about the ship’s hard deployment conditions.
- Pedicures and a pair of socks: sailors from USS Abraham Lincoln go wild in party resort of Pattaya The Guardian
- Rusty state of USS Abraham Lincoln after marathon deployment shocks observers CNN
- Drone Patrols Deployed Over Thailand's 'Sin City' For USS Abraham Lincoln Visit Newsweek
- Crew from USS Abraham Lincoln takes a break in Thailand after long months at sea AP News
- ‘It’s a fever dream right now’: sailors of USS Abraham Lincoln voice joy after arriving in Thailand The Guardian
Reading Insights
Total Reads
1
Unique Readers
5
Time Saved
5 min
vs 6 min read
Condensed
94%
1,161 → 67 words
Want the full story? Read the original article
Read on The Guardian