The US carrier Abraham Lincoln arrived at Laem Chabang on 2 September for a five-day rest-and-recreation visit, with about 5,000 personnel going ashore in Pattaya. Officials hope for an economic boost, but US officials have restricted crew activities, including water sports and certain entertainment zones after sunset. Police are adding patrols around Pattaya's beachfront and nightlife areas after recent arrests. For Pattaya businesses, expect a short, possibly limited spending window in early September; plan staffing and stock for a five-day peak, not a lasting trend.