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Home/Uncategorized/USS Abraham Lincoln Pattaya: Why US troops have a history in this raucous Thai city
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USS Abraham Lincoln Pattaya: Why US troops have a history in this raucous Thai city

By Shivani Rawat
September 3, 2026 7 Min Read

Why US troops have a history in this raucous Thai city

After a record 250 days at sea, the USS Abraham Lincoln has docked in Thailand close to the city of Pattaya.

Known for its raucous nightlife and sex tourism, the BBC’s South East Asia correspondent Jonathan Head explains the history between US troops and the beach resort.

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Original source: https://www.bbc.com/

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Shivani Rawat

Shivani Rawat is a content writer with 7 years of experience creating helpful, reader-friendly articles for Geeksscan.com. She covers travel, business, technology, cars, and finance, focusing on simple explanations and practical tips. Shivani completed her graduation from Delhi University and now writes to make complex topics easy for everyone.

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