How US military presence spurred Pattaya’s rise into Thailand’s city of pleasure
The USS Abraham Lincoln, an aircraft carrier with 5,000 crew members, is on shore leave in Pattaya, Thailand, after a record deployment at sea. The crew experienced supply shortages, including food, during their extended mission, which has been in the conflict zone with Iran for seven months.
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About 600 officials will provide security and assistance for the US sailors in Pattaya.
Sailors will be banned from parasailing and cannabis use in Pattaya.
Pattaya was transformed into a global destination for nightlife and entertainment by the US military during the Vietnam War.
Captain Dan Keeler stated the ship's appearance is normal for a long deployment.
The ship has been deployed for a total of 286 days, with its total uninterrupted time at sea before arrival being 264 days.
President Donald Trump commented that the deployment was 'not nearly long enough.'
Each service member could spend around $30 to $90 per day, potentially boosting the region's economy.
Nearly 5,000 sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in Thailand after a 250-day voyage.
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