US Warships Docking in Pattaya Boosts Tourism

Khaosod•Economy•17d ago

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The arrival of approximately 5,000 US Navy personnel in Pattaya from September 2–6, 2026, is boosting the local tourism image and economy during the low season.

•Approximately 5,000 US Navy personnel from the USS Abraham Lincoln and accompanying ships visited Pattaya between September 2–6, 2026.
•Chutima Jiramongkol stated the visit helps the tourism sector and enhances Pattaya's image as a destination during the low season.
•Security is being managed by Pattaya City, police, tourist police, administration officials, and US security personnel using 3,000 CCTV cameras.
•The visiting personnel are crew members who had been at sea for over 200 days, differing from those who participate in Cobra Gold exercises.

Overview

•US Navy personnel from the USS Abraham Lincoln and accompanying ships visited Pattaya from September 2–6, 2026.
•Approximately 5,000 US Navy personnel traveled to Pattaya for rest and tourism.
•The US Navy personnel are crew members who had spent over 200 days at sea before coming ashore for rest and activities.
•Chutima Jiramongkol noted the visit stimulates spending and improves the image of Pattaya during the low season.
•Chutima Jiramongkol viewed certain tourist area recommendations as safety warnings rather than "forbidden area" declarations.
•Pattaya City utilizes approximately 3,000 CCTV cameras to monitor the situation in the area.
•Police, tourist police, administration officials, Pattaya City, and US security personnel have increased alertness and deployed forces across tourist areas.
•Chutima Jiramongkol expects Pattaya's tourism atmosphere to become more vibrant toward the end of the year due to large-scale events.

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Key Quotes

Chutima Jiramongkol

"What is clear is the image; as for the money, there is a group of funds helping to stimulate, while simultaneously creating excitement, joy, and vibrancy for operators during the low season."

สิ่งที่เห็นได้ชัดคือเรื่องภาพลักษณ์ ส่วนตัวเงินก็มีเม็ดเงินกลุ่มหนึ่งเข้ามาช่วยกระตุ้น ขณะเดียวกันก็สร้างความตื่นเต้น ความดีใจ และความคึกคักให้กับผู้ประกอบการในช่วงโลว์ซีซั่น

Key Entities

Person

Chutima Jiramongkol(ชุติมา จิระมงคล)

President of the Pattaya Business and Tourism Association.

Organization

Pattaya Business and Tourism Association(สมาคมนักธุรกิจและการท่องเที่ยวเมืองพัทยา)

An association led by Chutima Jiramongkol.

US Navy(กองทัพเรือสหรัฐฯ)ℹ️

The military force whose personnel from the USS Abraham Lincoln visited Pattaya.

USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72)ℹ️

A US aircraft carrier whose crew visited Pattaya.

Pattaya City(เมืองพัทยา)ℹ️

The local administration managing CCTV and security in the tourist area.

Place

Pattaya(พัทยา)ℹ️

A tourist destination visited by US Navy personnel in September 2026.