The Thai Town Hosting the USS Abraham Lincoln After a Grueling Deployment

PATTAYA, Thailand — With the USS Abraham Lincoln expected to arrive after a grueling deployment, businesses along Walking Street in Pattaya are preparing for a surge of American sailors and visitors. At the Hottuna Bar, owner Suchet Teewiang plans to open a second service counter to handle demand for ice-cold beers. Other venues on the main drag are scheduling DJ nights or adding staff to welcome the anticipated crowds, with the article citing roughly 5,000 Americans. The briefing frames the ship’s port stop as a key local boost for nightlife and hospitality during the stop.