USS Abraham Lincoln to visit port in Thailand after more than 250 days at sea
Thai navy says ‘routine’ visit’ will allow personnel to rest and recuperate amid reports of poor conditions onboard The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is set to make a temporary stop in Thailand next week as it heads back to the United States, Thai navy officials said, after spending more than 250 consecutive days at sea supporting US operations against Iran amid recent reports of poor…
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier and two accompanying Navy vessels are scheduled to call at Laem Chabang Port in Thailand from September 2 to 6, 2026, as it returns from a lengthy deployment in the Middle East. Pattaya is preparing for the visit, estimating that local spending could reach 5 to 15 million Thai baht ($150,000 to $450,000 USD).
The visit is primarily intended for the crew's rest, recovery, and supply replenishment, not for any military exercise with Thailand. Pattaya Mayor Poramet Ngampichet said the city is ready to welcome the US sailors and Marines, with security and tourism services prepared for the estimated 5,000 personnel who may visit.
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