USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Thailand with 5,000 sailors set to descend on Pattaya
Published date: Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:44:23 +0700The USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in Thailand today with 5,000 sailors set to descend on seaside resort Pattaya for shore leave.
Footage shows the mammoth US aircraft carrier pulling into the Laem Chabang port, around 12.4 miles away from the city - a popular spot for debauched American 'rest and relaxation' visits since the Vietnam War.
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Chonburi, Thailand |
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02/09/2026 |
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Partner Agency |
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VRP183280 |
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Duration: 03:15 |
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Rating: News safe |
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