BANGKOK, Aug 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier the USS Abraham Lincoln will dock in Thailand next week, a Thai official said on Tuesday, following a prolonged deployment in the Middle East and reports of mental health concerns and deteriorating conditions aboard.The Lincoln, which left the Middle East on Saturday, has not made a port call in more than 200 days, setting a modern-day record for consecutive days at sea, according to Democratic lawmakers.

The Lincoln has been deployed for an extended period of time, well beyond the planned time at sea.

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