USS George H.W. Bush anchors in Thailand for recreational visit after Middle East deployment

The USS George H.W. Bush, an aircraft carrier with approximately 4,800 personnel aboard, has anchored off Thailand's Phuket island for a recreational visit following its deployment in the Middle East. The Nimitz-class carrier had been operating in the Arabian Sea during the conflict with Iran. The ship will stay offshore while crew members come ashore on Phuket Deep Sea Port from October 4 to 9, spending time on the popular southern resort island.

Local media reports estimate that each US service member could spend up to 3,000 baht ($89) per day during the visit. This marks Thailand's only treaty partnership in mainland Southeast Asia. The USS George H.W. Bush follows a five-day port call by the USS Abraham Lincoln at Laem Chabang in eastern Thailand last month, with around 5,000 sailors and Marines aboard.

The Abraham Lincoln was involved in the US naval blockade and combat operations in the war with Iran and reportedly set a modern-day record for consecutive days at sea.

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