An extra 600 police officers, vice raids, & a 'zero tolerance policy': why is 1 US ship in Pattaya causing such a fuss?
A non-literal Odyssey.
On September 2, the USS Abraham Lincoln, a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier with approximately 5,000 crew members, arrived in the Thai resort town of Pattaya. This deployment caused a stir due to the crew's lengthy stay at sea and increased security measures. The Lincoln has been in service since November 2025, participating in combat operations against Iran, with a deployment length that is second only to the USS Gerald R Ford.
Local authorities have increased police presence and prepared for the arrival of the sailors, implementing anti-debauchery measures and deploying extra officers to maintain order during their stay in Pattaya.
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