US Sailors' Shifting Spending Habits Reshape Pattaya's Nightlife Expectations
A port call by thousands of US sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln in Pattaya revealed a shift in spending patterns compared to the Vietnam War era. Modern servicemen are diversifying their expenditures beyond nightlife, opting for shopping and various entertainment options, prompting businesses in Pattaya to adapt to a new customer profile.
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