US Navy Sailors from USS Abraham Lincoln Dock in Pattaya for R&R

US sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln arrive in Chonburi and express their excitement about visiting Thailand.

Captain Dan Killer admits to poor ship conditions, including food shortages and lack of personal hygiene supplies.

A mother travels from New Jersey to reunite with her daughter, a 25-year-old sailor who had been cut off from communication.

US Embassy officials explain why Pattaya was chosen as the destination for the sailors' recuperation.

Thai authorities attempt to shift Pattaya's reputation from a nightlife hub to a family-friendly tourist destination.

Comparing the current visit to the influx of US soldiers in 1975 following the fall of Saigon.

Details on the ship's journey from California to the Middle East and the resulting stress on the crew.

Pattaya Mayor Poramet provides safety warnings and advises sailors to avoid certain red-light districts.

The Mayor discusses the evolution of the city and the goal of showcasing diverse activities beyond nightlife.