USS Lincoln Visits Thailand Amid Economic Strain | Tulsa News

The USS Abraham Lincoln, carrying over 5,000 sailors after a 250-day Middle East deployment, is docking in Thailand this week — a lifeline for Chonburi’s struggling economy amid falling tourism. Local officials are thrilled but cautious, imposing strict rules: no parasailing or marijuana use, even though it’s legal in Thailand. Businesses are buzzing with welcome signs, hoping for a sales boost, though uncertainty lingers about how many sailors will spend money. Security is ramped up in Pattaya and Walking Street, with clear warnings: any U.S. service member breaking Thai law will face consequences. This stop marks the carrier’s final port call before heading home. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/216b293368261b2d