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US carrier visit to Thailand's Pattaya lifts hope and sex-tourism risk

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A United States Navy aircraft carrier is scheduled to dock in Pattaya, Thailand, this week following an extended deployment in the Middle East. The arrival of the vessel is expected to provide an economic boost to the resort city, which relies on tourism as a primary industry.

Local authorities have simultaneously initiated a crackdown on specific areas within the city known for sex tourism. The timing of the naval visit coincides with these enforcement efforts, highlighting the dual nature of the city's tourism landscape as it prepares for the influx of personnel.

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