US Aircraft Carrier USS Abraham Lincoln Departs Thailand After Five-Day Port Visit
Summary
The USS Abraham Lincoln has departed Thailand after a five-day port visit to Laem Chabang near Pattaya, where its sailors spent heavily and boosted local business during the tourism low season. The visit came amid questions over living conditions on board the carrier and a minor scuffle involving two sailors.
Key Points
- The USS Abraham Lincoln left Laem Chabang port in Thailand on Sunday after a five-day stopover for rest and recreation.
- Pattaya officials said about 100 million Thai baht was spent by the ship's sailors during the visit, helping local businesses in the low season.
- Police reported no major incidents, aside from a minor alcohol-related dispute between two American sailors near Walking Street.
- The visit took place amid media reports and political concern in the U.S. over shortages and poor living conditions aboard the carrier.
