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US soldiers allowed to go ashore in Pattaya after 200 days at sea

After months of stress aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, soldiers in Thailand now have the chance to unwind.

2 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: US soldiers allowed to go ashore in Pattaya after 200 days at sea — Archive photoPhoto: FritzDaCat · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

The USS Abraham Lincoln has docked in Thailand after 200 days at sea. Thousands of US soldiers, who had spent months aboard without shore leave and under difficult conditions, are now allowed to go ashore in the tourist hotspot of Pattaya.

This shore leave comes following reports of unfavorable conditions and supply shortages on the ship. The stay in Pattaya is set for five days, with the city preparing for approximately 5,000 soldiers, which is expected to result in a significant surge in demand for local leisure activities.

The past months have been marked for the soldiers by mental strain and ongoing stress due to the long deployments at sea. The opportunity for rest and relaxation on land is anticipated by many of the soldiers, especially following the reported issues in the media.

The arrival of the aircraft carrier in Pattaya is seen by various sources as a positive change for the affected US soldiers. The visit could offer relief and give the soldiers a chance to recover after such an extended deployment.

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