USS Abraham Lincoln, carrying about 5,000 sailors and Marines, is expected to dock at Laem Chabang on 2-6 September 2026 to rest and resupply; it is not a joint exercise. Pattaya's mayor estimates each sailor spends about 1,000-3,000 baht, or roughly 5-15 million baht in total, benefiting restaurants, entertainment, transport and tourism services. The figure is a rough estimate and depends on how many sailors are actually allowed ashore. If you run a food, transport or entertainment business in Pattaya, consider short-term staffing and stock for that week.