Hello, sailor! US Navy's shore leave triggers vice crackdown in Thai 'Sin City'
Published date: Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:39:23 +0700Police rounded up dozens of prostitutes in a sweeping vice crackdown as thousands of US Navy personnel prepare to visit the notorious Thai 'Sin City' of Pattaya this week.
More than 20 officers raided 'high-risk' public areas in the notorious seaside resort on August 29, ahead of the anticipated port call of the aircraft carrier, USS Abraham Lincoln.
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Pattaya, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri, Thailand |
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29/08/2026 |
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