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Thailand’s Pattaya pins hopes on arrival of 5,000 US sailors to boost tourism

Thailand’s Pattaya pins hopes on arrival of 5,000 US sailors to boost tourism
South China Morning Post Tuesday 01 September 2026, 02:00 UTC By Aidan Jones 1 min read
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After more than 250 days at sea fighting the war on Iran – and amid reports of dire conditions on board – the USS Abraham Lincoln is finally set to dock near Pattaya this week, giving more than 5,000 American sailors and Marines shore leave as the Thai resort city hopes they will spend big during their last pit stop before home. The eastern Thai beach resort, known for its colourful nightlife, has faced a grim low tourist season, driven in part by the economic downturn triggered by the same...

After more than 250 days at sea fighting the war on Iran – and amid reports of dire conditions on board – the USS Abraham Lincoln is finally set to dock near Pattaya this week, giving more than 5,000 American sailors and Marines shore leave as the Thai resort city hopes they will spend big during their last pit stop before home. The eastern Thai beach resort, known for its colourful nightlife, has faced a grim low tourist season, driven in part by the economic downturn triggered by the same war... [Image text:] DAISY D'S POOD NAL NALG DAISYD'S SALOON & RESTAURANT COLD BEER LIVE SPORTS GREAT FOOD SHAMROCK SAUNA JOMTIEN BEACH CLUB SEAYOU pgether
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