29 August 2026 — The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is scheduled to stop in Thailand while returning from an extended Middle East deployment after more than 250 consecutive days at sea.
Thailand’s Defence Ministry said the visit is mainly for crew rest and logistical support, with three U.S. Navy vessels expected to call at ports in eastern Thailand.
Officials said no joint military exercise is planned, meaning the visit should not be treated as evidence of a new basing agreement or change in Thailand’s military alignment.
For international readers, the stop underlines Thailand’s continuing role as a useful port-access and logistics partner for U.S. naval forces in Southeast Asia.
Vihok News Sources: Associated Press; Thailand Ministry of Defence
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