The USS Abraham Lincoln, with about 5,000 sailors and Marines, is due to dock at Laem Chabang on Wednesday for rest and recuperation after 200+ days at sea. Pattaya's mayor estimates each US serviceman could spend 1,000 to 3,000 baht a day, depending on time ashore and overnight stays, though shore leave is staggered. Pattaya police are adding patrols and raids around the beachfront and nightlife district. If your business is in hospitality, food, transport or retail in Pattaya, expect a short-term bump, but staggered visits and enforcement may limit it. Plan staffing for a brief spike rather than a lasting trend.