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Two U.S. aircraft-carrier sailors barred from shore leave after Thailand altercation

From Le Figaro · () French

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

At a glance

Newswire Named sources Outcome reported
  • Thai police said two sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln were involved in a minor alcohol-fueled fight near Walking Street in Pattaya.
  • The sailors faced no charges because police said they had not violated Thai law, but the U.S. Navy sent them back aboard the carrier.
  • The incident occurred during a stop in Thailand after the ship spent more than 280 days at sea amid controversy over onboard conditions.

Two sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln were sent back to their ship after a drunken altercation in Pattaya, Thailand. Police said the incident took place near Walking Street, a nightlife district in the resort city.

Local police chief Anek Srathongyoo said residents reported a “minor fight” early Thursday. “The sailors were drunk and fighting, which was making a lot of noise,” he said, describing the episode as insignificant. Police said the men were not charged because they had broken no Thai law. The U.S. Navy nevertheless decided to return them to the carrier.

The sailors were drunk and fighting, which was making a lot of noise

· Anek SrathongyooThe Pattaya police chief described the incident reported near Walking Street.

The incident came during a port call by about 5,000 crew members. The sailors arrived in Pattaya on Wednesday and were due to remain there until Sunday, after more than 280 days at sea.

young, well-mannered and respectful of the law

· Nattakamol ChartmontriA Pattaya masseuse described the visiting sailors.

The Abraham Lincoln had served in the war launched by Israel and the United States against Iran in February. The carrier has also faced controversy in the United States over reported food shortages, plumbing problems and desperate sailors. The conflict has become increasingly unpopular there.

Police chief Anek said no other notable incidents had occurred since the carrier’s arrival. Nattakamol Chartmontri, a 48-year-old masseuse who has worked in Pattaya for several years, described the sailors as “young, well-mannered and respectful of the law.” Local businesses had hoped the stop would boost activity during the tourist low season, but she said she had noticed no “significant difference.”

significant difference

· Nattakamol ChartmontriShe said the carrier’s visit had not noticeably increased local business.
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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. 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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