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US Navy sailors removed from Thai port after altercation
Two sailors from a US aircraft carrier have been returned to their vessel following a drunken incident at a Thai resort destination. Thai authorities confirmed the removal on Friday as the carrier continues its port call to the Kingdom.
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Two United States Navy sailors were sent back to their aircraft carrier after becoming involved in a drunken altercation in a Thai resort town, according to Thai police officials on Friday.
The incident occurred while the US carrier was conducting a scheduled port call to Thailand. Thai authorities responded to the disturbance and subsequently coordinated with US Navy officials regarding the two personnel involved in the brawl.
Following the altercation, naval authorities determined that the sailors would be returned to the vessel for further handling. The removal came swiftly after Thai police reported the incident, reflecting established protocols for managing disciplinary matters involving visiting military personnel.
Port calls by US naval vessels are routine occurrences in Thailand, reflecting the long-standing military cooperation between the two nations. Such incidents involving visiting sailors, while occasionally reported, typically result in rapid resolution through coordination between Thai authorities and US military command.