- The U.S. carrier Abraham Lincoln and two escort ships — about 5,000 personnel — will dock near Pattaya after a 200+‑day deployment, giving the resort a sudden influx of visitors.
- Locals and businesses hope for a short‑term tourism and spending boost, with officials estimating significant daily outlays by sailors on shore leave.
- Police stepped up patrols and weekend raids ahead of the visit amid ongoing crackdowns on Pattaya’s sex tourism, while reports of crew mental‑health strains add another layer of concern.
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