Does she have Dual Citizenship? Lao/USA? Did she renounce her Lao's Citizenship? Can she get a Lao passport? If so, go home to Lao, get a Lao Passport. Enter Thailand with Lao Passport.
Pattaya wouldn't be my first choice for a long term stay, but it's great for a week or so. And good place to explore Thailand's Eastern Coastal Area. There are many options to consider near Pattaya. Na Jomtien, Hauy Yai, Ban Amphur, Bangsaray, Rayong, Sattahip... All of these are less than an hour from Pattaya, and less than 2 hours from Bangkok. Just 30 minutes outside of Pattaya, you can find peaceful places, ok beaches, nice local markets, local restaurants.... Yet, you're still close enough to Pattaya for the malls, shopping, medical facilities, movies, concerts, Muay Thai, gyms, restaurants, entertainment, trip to Koh Larn or Koh Samet, and yes the occasional night out.
Unfortunately, this is maybe 40% of the electorate in the USA. And the horrible nonsense you see on his profile, is what they see as political commentary. Welcome to MAGA and trump's America. It's even worse to live with these clowns. Hopefully, we will keep trump out of the presidency, or it will be even worse.