US Navy Visit to Pattaya Injects Over 100 Million Baht, Boosts City's Image Beyond Nightlife
Pattaya Mayor Poramese Ngampichet announced that a five-day visit by approximately 5,000 U.S. Navy personnel from the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier generated an estimated 100 million baht in economic benefits for the local economy. Beyond the spending boost, the visit also served to showcase Pattaya's diverse attractions.
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