PATTAYA, Thailand: Pattaya is seeing an increase in visitors from the United States Navy as thousands of sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln arrive in the city during a scheduled port visit.

The arrival has brought additional activity to Pattaya, with sailors taking time away from the ship to explore the city’s attractions and spend their leave in the local area.

The visit is also drawing attention from local businesses, particularly those operating in the tourism and hospitality sectors. Restaurants, shops, entertainment venues and other businesses in Pattaya are among those likely to see increased activity while the sailors are in the city.

Large naval visits can provide a temporary boost to local tourism because visiting personnel often spend money on accommodation, food, transportation and leisure activities.

For Pattaya, which relies heavily on tourism, the arrival of a large international naval contingent represents another source of visitors during the port call.

Local authorities and businesses are expected to manage the increased activity while ensuring that visitors and residents can move around the city safely.

The sailors’ time in Pattaya is part of the broader port visit by the USS Abraham Lincoln, with personnel expected to return to their ship before it continues its deployment.

The visit has added an international dimension to Pattaya’s local tourism scene and brought a noticeable increase in activity around the city.