Thailand braces for 5,000 US sailors as aircraft carrier arrives
BANGKOK, Sept 1 — A US aircraft carrier at the centre of a political row over conditions on board was set to arriv...
Thailand prepares to host approximately 5,000 US sailors when the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln docks in the resort city of Pattaya on Tuesday night. This marks the first port call for the ship's crew since November 2025, following a route alteration due to US-Israeli attacks on Iran. Provincial Governor Narit Niramaiwong stated that around 600 officials will ensure the sailors' safety and provide necessary assistance.
Reports of deteriorating living conditions and mental health issues among crew members, including attempted suicides, have raised concerns in the United States, adding to criticism of President Donald Trump's administration's war on Iran. Pattaya's mayor, Poramase Ngampiches, expects the sailors to spend their time relaxing at the city's beaches and attractions, generating up to 100 million Thai baht for the local economy.
Security measures include restricting water sports and cannabis use, while 40 buses will transport the sailors in staggered groups throughout their stay.
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