Pattaya Bans U.S. Navy Personnel From Adult-Nightlife Areas After Dark During USS Abraham Lincoln Visit; Here's Why
Pattaya has reportedly banned U.S. Navy personnel from entering the city’s famous Soi 6 and Soi 7 nightlife zones after sunset as part of heightened safety measures during the USS Abraham Lincoln’s port visit. The restrictions apply to thousands of sailors and Marines visiting Pattaya during the aircraft carrier’s stop in Chonburi. Pattaya Mayor Poramet Ngampichet disclosed the measures while…
Pattaya has imposed an evening curfew on U.S. Navy personnel visiting the city during the USS Abraham Lincoln’s port call. The ban targets the popular Soi 6 and Soi 7 nightlife districts, which are off-limits after sunset. Mayor Poramet Ngampichet revealed the security measures while addressing the safety of the approximately 4,830 U.S. sailors and Marines in the area.
Soi 6, renowned for its adult-oriented entertainment, is particularly affected, as it features numerous bars, hostess clubs, and other attractions that typically open early. While Walking Street remains accessible to the U.S. personnel until 2 a.m., other tourist spots are also permitted. The U.S. vessel docked at Laem Chabang Port on September 2, providing crew members with a chance to recuperate after a prolonged deployment.
The restrictions emphasize avoiding risky behavior like cannabis use and high-risk activities such as jet skiing and parasailing. Thai authorities have beefed up police presence and arrested 25 individuals, mostly locals and foreigners, reportedly for suspected public prostitution.
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