Pattaya Police Arrest 50 Ahead of 5,000 USS Abraham Lincoln Sailors' Arrival
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Updated · Fox News · Sep 2
Pattaya Police Arrest 50 Ahead of 5,000 USS Abraham Lincoln Sailors' Arrival
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 2
Summary
Weekend raids in Pattaya arrested more than 50 people on suspicion of prostitution as police increased patrols before 5,000 U.S. sailors and Marines arrived Wednesday.
The crackdown focused on beachfront and nightlife districts near the USS Abraham Lincoln’s port call, with police chief Anek Srathongyoo saying curbing prostitution in the resort city remained difficult.
The San Diego-based carrier reached Thailand after a 250-day deployment that began in November and was extended by a redirection to the Middle East during the U.S. war with Iran.
Pattaya officials and nightlife businesses still welcomed the visit for its economic lift, estimating each service member could spend about $30 to $90 a day.