USS Abraham Lincoln to dock at Thailand's Pattaya resort after 250 days at sea
After a record 250 days at sea without a port stop, the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is preparing to dock in Thailand, giving its nearly 5,000 crew members a much-needed break.
TL;DR
- The USS Abraham Lincoln, a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, will dock in Pattaya, Thailand, after a record 250 days at sea without a port stop.
- The ship's crew of nearly 5,000 will have a break, and local businesses hope for an economic boost due to the sailors' unspent salaries.
- The carrier was diverted to the Gulf due to US and Israeli military operations against Iran, impacting the crew's working conditions.
- Thai authorities have restricted access to certain areas, including go-go bars, cannabis shops, and sea-sports, to manage the sailors' behavior.
- Officials aim to showcase Pattaya's evolving identity beyond its reputation for sex tourism, emphasizing other attractions like sports and family-friendly activities.