Pattaya Tourism Hopes Ride on 5,000 US Navy Sailor Visit

The Thai city of Pattaya expects a significant tourism boost from the upcoming visit of 5,000 United States Navy sailors. Local officials are leveraging the deployment to attract American visitors and stimulate regional economic activity.

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Thailand’s Pattaya pins hopes on arrival of 5,000 US sailors to boost tourism

After more than 250 days at sea fighting the war on Iran – and amid reports of dire conditions on board – the USS Abraham Lincoln is finally set to dock near Pattaya this week, giving more than 5,000 American sailors and Marines shore leave as the Thai resort city hopes they will spend big during their last pit stop before home. The eastern Thai beach resort, known for its colourful nightlife, has faced a grim low tourist season, driven in part by the economic downturn triggered by the same w...

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Pattaya Tourism Hopes Ride on 5,000 US Navy Sailor Visit

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Thailand’s Pattaya pins hopes on arrival of 5,000 US sailors to boost tourism

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