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Two US sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln were sent back to their ship after a drunken altercation near Pattaya's Walking Street during a port call in Thailand; local police said the incident was minor and no Thai laws were violated, with the Navy returning the sailors to the vessel.
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.
Nearly 5,000 sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln disembarked in Pattaya for shore leave after about 250 days at sea, spending first hours shopping and then sampling the town’s neon nightlife; prostitution is off-limits, and while morale appears to lift, local businesses report uneven spending as sailors take a break from life aboard the carrier.
After more than 260 days at sea, the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Lincoln drew a small crowd in Pattaya, Thailand, as locals gathered near Laem Chabang port to glimpse the ship. Sailors described the deployment as long and arduous but said they were glad to be heading home, while Lincoln’s commanding officer Capt. Dan Keeler indicated the strike group would return to the United States soon with possible future stops, though he did not provide an exact date.
The USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in Thailand for a five-day port call at Laem Chabang (near Pattaya) after a record 286-day deployment near the Strait of Hormuz, with rust and chipped paint visible on the hull. The carrier will return to San Diego after the visit; Pattaya officials expect the stop to inject about $3 million into the local economy, while authorities tighten security around nightlife. Some sailors’ families had reported food shortages earlier, but Navy officials said no meals were missed and issues appeared to have been addressed following international news coverage, underscoring ongoing US-Thai military cooperation.
Pattaya police have stepped up patrols and conducted weekend raids in beachfront and nightlife districts to crack down on prostitution ahead of the arrival of about 5,000 U.S. sailors and Marines aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln and two other ships; more than 50 people were arrested, and city officials hope the visit boosts the local economy even though prostitution remains illegal in Thailand.
The crew of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, totaling about 5,000 sailors, arrived in Pattaya, Thailand for their first shore leave in roughly nine months, with groups disembarking in civilian clothes and vessels like the USS Higgins also arriving. Local officials welcomed them as Pattaya’s tourism and red-light districts, historically linked to US military presence, were highlighted in the coverage. Captain Dan Keeler acknowledged a disconnect between home reporting and onboard conditions, citing ongoing supply issues and questions about reported suicides as an open investigation, while sailors faced restrictions on certain areas and activities during their leave.
After more than 270 days at sea, the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Lincoln arrived at Laem Chabang, Thailand, having been redirected from the Middle East amid tensions with Iran. The voyage has been tied to reports of deteriorating onboard conditions and mental-health struggles, fueling criticism of U.S. actions in the region. In Pattaya, authorities prepared security measures and arrangements to shuttle the 5,000 sailors ashore in groups, while acknowledging the city’s long history hosting American troops and its nightlife economy.
The aircraft carrier USS Lincoln arrives in Thailand after a 286-day Middle East deployment, with about 5,000 sailors heading to Pattaya. Crews faced issues such as fresh-food shortages and plumbing problems, while Thai authorities restricted access to some areas. Locals anticipate an economic boost, and a welcoming ceremony was held at the Hard Rock Hotel in Pattaya/Laem Chabang.
The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln arrived off Pattaya, Thailand, for a rest-and-recovery stop after a deployment in the Middle East, with Pattaya officials welcoming the visit and anticipating an economic boost while tightening security. Shakeira Fairfax, mother of a crew member, traveled to Pattaya to meet her daughter Jada, who had finished basic training and was aboard the Lincoln during its deployment.
The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln arrived at the Thai port of Laem Chabang for its first port call in over eight months, capping a marathon deployment at sea supporting operations in the Middle East against Iran. The voyage set a modern-day record for consecutive days at sea, with crew morale and supply concerns highlighted as it neared completion of its mission in the region. The Lincoln’s deployment coincided with the dispatch of the USS George Washington to replace it in the area, and two other Lincoln escorts joined in Pattaya-area ports, underscoring the Navy’s two-carrier presence as tensions in the region continued.
After a record 250 days at sea without a port call, the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is set to dock near Pattaya, Thailand, giving nearly 5,000 sailors a much-needed break. The visit comes amid regional tensions linked to Iran and aims to buoy local businesses, while authorities manage access to certain areas and bolster security to avoid salacious headlines. It represents the largest U.S. military presence in Pattaya since Saigon in 1975, with the ship set to depart for home on Sept. 6.
Thailand’s Pattaya is preparing for about 5,000 U.S. sailors and Marines to disembark after a record deployment aboard the USS Lincoln; each service member is expected to spend roughly $100-$150 per day in Pattaya, a city known for its nightlife and sex-work industry.
The USS Abraham Lincoln will dock near Pattaya after a lengthy Middle East deployment, allowing about 5,000 sailors and Marines to rest and potentially boost Pattaya’s short-term economy, while authorities crack down on prostitution and experts warn of health and exploitation risks linked to a surge of visitors.
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.