World5,000 sailors heading for Pattaya after US aircraft carrier arrives in Thailand

About 5,000 US sailors and Marines arrived in Thailand on Sep 2 after 286 days at sea aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. The carrier will make a five-day stop at Laem Chabang, with many personnel expected to visit nearby Pattaya for rest and recreation. Businesses anticipate a boost, while authorities have tightened security and restricted some activities.