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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rachel Dobkin

5,000 US sailors land in Pattaya after months at sea under prostitution warning

Pattaya United States
  • The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln docked in Pattaya , Thailand, allowing around 5,000 sailors and Marines to go ashore after nearly nine months at sea.
  • Service members faced food shortages and mental health challenges on the ship as their deployment dragged out amid ongoing conflicts in Iran.
  • While historically known for sex tourism, Pattaya has rebranded in recent years as a family-friendly destination featuring golf courses, malls, and outdoor activities.
  • The commanding officer of the USS Abraham Lincoln warned the crew against engaging in prostitution, which violates US military code and Thai law.
  • Local Thai business owners and officials welcomed the service members' arrival to help boost the local economy before the ship returns to San Diego.

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Hello, sailors! USS Lincoln’s port-deprived troops finally get to hit the town in Thailand’s ‘Sin City’

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