5,000 US Sailors Free to Explore Phuket, Except on Motorcycles
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5,000 US Sailors Free to Explore Phuket, Except on Motorcycles

Nearly 5,000 U.S. Navy personnel from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush and its escort destroyer will have free access to explore Phuket during a port visit. While motorcycle use is prohibited, local businesses anticipate a significant boost from the sailors' shore leave.

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