Thai resort prepares to host USS Abraham Lincoln sailors after more than 270 days at sea
The USS Abraham Lincoln is docking in Pattaya, Thailand, for a brief shore leave following a lengthy deployment in the Middle East. Local authorities have implemented strict security measures and prohibited certain recreational activities for the visiting sailors.
Why it matters
The deployment highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the logistical challenges of maintaining long-term naval presence in the region.
Pattaya has become hugely popular with foreign tourists, known for its beaches and nightlife scene. Pattaya has become hugely popular with foreign tourists, known for its beaches and nightlife scene. Thailand Thai resort prepares to host USS Abraham Lincoln sailors after more than 270 days at sea Security stepped up in Pattaya before arrival of thousands of sailors and marines, whose deployment was extended due to US war in Iran
Prefer the Guardian on Google Authorities in the Thai resort city of Pattaya have stepped up security as they prepare to welcome thousands of sailors and marines from the USS Abraham Lincoln after more than 270 consecutive days at sea .
“About 600 officials will provide security and other necessary assistance,” the provincial governor, Narit Niramaiwong, told AFP.
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