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Sailors Bring Cash and Kindness to Pattaya | Thailand News
The USS Abraham Lincoln’s five-day Pattaya port call turned into a massive economic boost after 286 days at sea—5,000 sailors and Marines flooded the town with cash, tipping Grab drivers thousands, buying Hello Kitty toys and tailored suits, and lifting sales at American Eagle from 70K to 200K baht daily. While smaller vendors missed out, big retailers and service providers thrived, generating an estimated 100 million baht—a vital shot in the arm for Pattaya after a rough year. Beyond the spending, locals praised the sailors’ politeness, discipline, and generosity, offering a rare wave of…
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