USS Abraham Lincoln Personnel Land in Thailand

Matichon•International•3d ago

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Approximately 5,000 personnel from the USS Abraham Lincoln are arriving in Thailand for rest and recreation in Pattaya.

•The USS Abraham Lincoln is scheduled to dock at Laem Chabang, Chonburi Province.
•Around 5,000 US personnel will visit Pattaya for rest and recreation (R&R) after months at sea.
•Thai authorities are deploying 600 officers to manage security and strictly monitor prostitution.

•The USS Abraham Lincoln nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is arriving to dock at Laem Chabang in Chonburi Province.
•Approximately 5,000 US personnel will go ashore to relax in Pattaya, Chonburi Province.
•Personnel are taking rest and recreation (R&R) after conducting missions in the Middle East and spending months at sea.
•Thai authorities in Chonburi Province have prepared approximately 600 officers to ensure security and facilitate the visit.
•Thai officials are increasing security measures to monitor and control prostitution issues during the personnel's stay in Pattaya.
•Tourism operators in Pattaya have high expectations for the economic impact of the arrival of nearly 5,000 sailors and marines.
•USNI News reports that if the deployment continues until September 12, the USS Abraham Lincoln's mission will total 295 days.
•The visit occurs amid reports regarding the long deployment duration, living conditions, and mental health of the personnel.

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USS Abraham Lincolnℹ️

A US Navy nuclear-powered aircraft carrier arriving in Thailand.

US Navy(กองทัพเรือสหรัฐฯ)ℹ️

The military branch to which the USS Abraham Lincoln belongs.

Reutersℹ️

A news agency reporting on the economic impact of the visit on Pattaya's tourism.

Associated Pressℹ️

A news agency reporting the arrival of US troops at the eastern coast of Thailand.

The Guardianℹ️

A news outlet reporting on Pattaya's preparations to support the personnel.

The Independentℹ️

A news outlet focusing on Pattaya's entertainment image and prostitution controls.

A magazine that refers to Pattaya as Thailand's 'Sin City'.

Times of Israelℹ️

A news outlet reporting on the personnel's mental health and deployment duration.

USNI Newsℹ️

A news source tracking US Navy information and deployment lengths.

Pattaya(พัทยา)ℹ️

A seaside city and famous nightlife destination in Chonburi Province where US personnel will relax.

Chonburi Province(จ.ชลบุรี)ℹ️

The province where the USS Abraham Lincoln docks and where Pattaya is located.

Laem Chabang(แหลมฉบัง)ℹ️

The port in Chonburi Province where the USS Abraham Lincoln is scheduled to dock.