US sailors arrive in debauched Thai 'Sin City' Pattaya for shore leave
Published date: Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:52:22 +0700The first wave of US soldiers has arrived in the debauched seaside resort of Pattaya as the USS Abraham Lincoln docked in Thailand today.
The troops arrived at Laem Chabang port before being taken some 12.4 miles by bus to the Thai 'Sin City' – a notorious depraved destination for American soldiers seeking 'rest and relaxation' since the Vietnam War.
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Pattaya, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri, Thailand |
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02/09/2026 |
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