Pattaya Welcomes USS Abraham Lincoln Sailors, Expects 100 Million Baht in Spending
Pattaya has welcomed sailors from the US Navy's USS Abraham Lincoln, with city authorities enhancing 24-hour security and anticipating at least 100 million baht in economic impact. The crew is visiting for rest and leisure after a long deployment, offering the city an opportunity to showcase its developments.
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