Bangkok: The Royal Thai Navy has addressed concerns regarding the upcoming visit of the U.S. Navy Carrier Strike Group, which includes the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. The navy has confirmed that the visit to eastern Thailand is a routine stop intended solely for the purposes of replenishment and crew rest.

According to Thai News Agency, Rear Adm. Parat Rattanachaiphan, spokesperson for the Royal Thai Navy, explained that three vessels from the U.S. strike group will be docking as part of bilateral defense cooperation agreements between the two nations. He reassured the public that the visit will not involve any joint military exercises and is not connected to any current regional security issues.

Details about the specific vessels involved, their anchorage locations, and the exact schedules of the visit have not been disclosed, adhering to strict security protocols. This comes after foreign news outlets suggested that the USS Abraham Lincoln had been at sea for an extended period of 250 days without making any port calls, leading to crew exhaustion. However, defense officials have dismissed these claims.