US carrier visit to Thailand's Pattaya lifts hope and sex-tourism risk
Nearly 5,000 sailors and Marines are expected to spend up to 3,000 baht a day as police target suspected prostitution.
- On Saturday, police detained 25 individuals for alleged prostitution, intensifying enforcement ahead of the USS Abraham Lincoln's scheduled arrival on Wednesday at Laem Chabang.
- Nearly 5,000 sailors and Marines are arriving after spending over 200 days at sea, bringing economic hopes to the resort city of Pattaya.
- Each service member could spend 1,000 to 3,000 baht daily, said Pattaya Mayor Poramase Ngampiches, though the Federal Bureau of Investigation once described the city as "one of the world's leading sex tourism destinations."
- Stating "We are doing our best, but it is difficult," Pattaya police chief Anek Srathongyoo pledged to continue patrols to ensure safety throughout the naval visit.
- Risks of "sexual exploitation and the spread of sexually transmitted diseases" could increase with the influx, warned Bangkok University professor Pipatpong Fakfare, adding another layer of concern.
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US carrier visit to Thailand’s ‘Sin City’ lifts hope and sex-tourism risk
After a long deployment in the Middle East, a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier will dock in Thailand’s resort city of Pattaya this week, raising hopes of an economic boost, even as local authorities cracked down on parts of the sex tourism destination. The Abraham Lincoln is due to dock on Wednesday at nearby Laem Chabang, […]
In Thailand, the police have already arrested at least 25 prostitutes and deployed more surveillance drones to ensure the smooth arrival of the USS Abraham Lincoln. After more than 200 days at sea, some 5,000 American troops are expected to dock there. Local politicians are pleased that the Americans will give the nightlife a boost, but at the same time want to maintain order and peace.
US carrier visit to Thailand’s Pattaya lifts hope and sex-tourism risk
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PATTAYA – Police and human security officials launched a major crackdown on street prostitution this past Saturday night. The coordinated effort led to the arrest of 25 women from Thailand, Laos, and Uganda. Authorities targeted well-known tourist areas across the busy coastal city. The weekend sweep happened just days before the highly anticipated arrival of […] <p>The post Pattaya Police Round Up Hookers Ahead of USS Abraham Lincoln Arrival fi…
US carrier visit to Thailand's Pattaya lifts hope and sex-tourism risk
After a long deployment in the Middle East, a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier will dock in Thailand's resort city of Pattaya this week, raising hopes of an economic boost, even as local authorities cracked down on parts of the sex tourism destination.
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