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5,000 U.S. sailors descend on Pattaya for a night out, as police go on high alert

From Postimees · () Estonian

Translated from Estonian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Thousands of USS Abraham Lincoln sailors visited Pattaya after a 286-day mission, prompting Thai authorities to mount a major security operation.
  • The U.S. Navy imposed numerous restrictions, but police intervened after two drunk sailors fought near Walking Street.

After 286 days at sea, thousands of sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln finally reached Pattaya for a night of rest and entertainment.

Thailand prepared for their arrival with a large-scale security operation. The U.S. Navy also set out an extensive list of prohibited activities for the sailors.

The precautions did not prevent trouble on the first night. Police intervened after two intoxicated sailors got into a fight near Walking Street.

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Originally published by Postimees in Estonian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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