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5,400 US sailors begin four-day shore leave in Pattaya
Up to 5,400 American sailors and Marines will arrive in Pattaya on Wednesday for a four-day shore leave following 250 days at sea. A major security operation bans cannabis, jet skis, and parasailing, and imposes a 2 am curfew on Walking Street. Businesses expect a 100 million baht boost but are warned against price gouging.
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