US aircraft carrier departs Thailand after port call
The 5,000-strong crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln docked just north of Pattaya on Wednesday for rest and recreation after a lengthy Middle East deployment.
The USS Abraham Lincoln, an aircraft carrier with a crew of 5,000, docked in Pattaya, Thailand on Wednesday after a nine-month deployment in the Middle East. The port call, lasting five days, came to a close on Sunday without incident, according to local police chief Anek Srathongyoo. The sailors had previously reported living conditions that lacked basic amenities, including toothpaste, deodorant, and soap.
Their arrival was met with heightened security measures, and authorities cracked down on sex workers in the area. Despite initial concerns, the visit proved beneficial for Pattaya's economy, with the sailors spending an estimated 100 million baht (US$3 million) and generating millions of dollars in additional sales for local businesses.
The mayor of Pattaya, Poramase Ngampiches, noted that many of the sailors purchased souvenirs for their families during their stay.
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