US aircraft carrier docks near Thai beach resort Pattaya after record 250 days at sea

The USS Lincoln is docking close to Pattaya, known for its raucous nightlife, and for sex tourism.

Noora Mykkanen | Senior Live News reporter Published September 1, 2026 12:25pm Updated September 1, 2026 12:26pm To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The Thai resort of Pattaya is bracing itself for the arrival of thousands of sailors from the US