US Sailors Depart Pattaya After USS Abraham Lincoln Visit
Approximately 5,000 US Navy personnel from the USS Abraham Lincoln concluded a five-day shore leave in Pattaya on September 5. Some sailors began departing hotels to return to the carrier at Laem Chabang, with local businesses reporting a noticeable boost during the low season.
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