Thai resort prepares to host USS Abraham Lincoln sailors

Security is increased in Pattaya for the thousands of sailors and marines.

Published 1 September 2026 107 words
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Thai resort prepares to host USS Abraham Lincoln sailors

Pattaya, a city in Thailand, is getting ready to welcome many sailors and marines. They are from a big ship called the USS Abraham Lincoln. These sailors have been at sea for a very long time, more than 270 days.

More than 600 helpers will make sure everything is safe and okay for them. The ship is coming from the Middle East. It was sent there because of the war in Iran.

The sailors will visit Pattaya for a short time. They will not be allowed to do some fun activities, like using cannabis. The city wants to be safe for everyone.

Vocabulary

sailors — people who work on a ship
marines — soldiers who fight on ships and land
ship — a very big boat for travelling on the sea
at sea — on the ocean, away from land
cannabis — a plant that some people use for medicine or to relax

Discussion Questions

  1. Why are the sailors coming to Pattaya?
  2. How long have the sailors been at sea?
  3. What is one rule for the sailors in Pattaya?

Based on an article from The Guardian.

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