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Passengers recount Air India Phuket-Delhi flight turbulence ordeal, raise concerns over safety lapses

Passengers on an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi reported severe turbulence and concerns about the pilot's behavior. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is investigating the incident which caused passenger injuries. Initial screening tests for the pilot indicated a need for further confirmatory analysis. Passengers demanded accountability from aviation…

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Air India Phuket-Delhi flight case flagged as 'serious incident', AAIB probing sudden altitude loss

An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi experienced a sudden altitude loss during cruise. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is now investigating this serious incident. Both pilots have been taken off roster by the DGCA pending the investigation. Some passengers and cabin crew sustained minor injuries during the event.…

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Air India says not in position to comment on screening test results on pilot of Phuket-Delhi flight

Air India said it has not received the results of a post-flight drug screening conducted on pilots of the turbulence-hit Phuket-Delhi flight and therefore cannot comment on reports of an alleged failed test. The Federation of Indian Pilots also urged caution, saying the results remain unconfirmed. The DGCA is probing…

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Air India's Phuket-Delhi turbulence-hit flight captain may have failed dope test

A captain on an Air India flight reportedly tested positive for psychoactive substances. This follows a severe turbulence incident that occurred near Odisha. The airline has not confirmed the test results, stating they were not shared. Pilots involved are currently off flying duty pending the ongoing investigation. The Directorate General…

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Air India Phuket-Delhi turbulence: DGCA probe on, 4 crew members still hospitalised

Four crew members remain hospitalized following severe turbulence on an Air India flight. Most passengers from the incident have already been discharged from medical care. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation is currently investigating the cause of the turbulence. The regulator is also developing guidelines for emerging aviation technologies. India…

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Air India Phuket-Delhi flight hits turbulence, passengers injured; flyer complains to DGCA

A passenger filed a complaint with the DGCA after turbulence injured family members. The Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi experienced a sudden drop. Two elderly relatives sustained injuries, including a rib and suspected spinal issue. The passenger questioned the decision to continue the flight to Delhi.

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Irish man found dead in Phuket lake

PHUKET - The body of a 28-year-old Irish man was found on Friday floating in the lake of a residential project.

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Air India Phuket flight turbulence: Why Indian flyers may face more rough flights and the one habit that can prevent serious injuries

The Air India Phuket-Delhi flight that suddenly dropped nearly 300 feet over Odisha and injured passengers and crew has renewed concerns about turbulence. With climate change potentially increasing turbulence over India, experts stress one simple precaution: passengers should keep their seat belts fastened whenever they are seated.

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Interpol alert leads to arrest of Swedish woman

PHUKET: A Swedish woman wanted under an Interpol Red Notice for fraud was arrested after hiding in Thailand while evading prosecution over a call centre scam that caused losses exceeding 60 million baht, police said.

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DGCA probing Air India turbulence, data and voice recorders in custody: Civil Aviation Minister Naidu

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation is investigating severe turbulence on an Air India flight. The aircraft experienced a sudden loss of altitude during its journey from Phuket. Medical teams attended to injured passengers and crew immediately upon arrival in Delhi. Several individuals were admitted to hospitals for further medical…

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Air India Phuket-Delhi turbulence: Authorities launch probe after Air India Airbus jet loses altitude suddenly

Indian authorities are investigating an Air India flight which experienced a momentary altitude variation. The flight, carrying 137 passengers and 8 crew, landed safely in Delhi. Eight passengers and four crew members required hospital treatment following the incident. Investigators have secured the flight data and cockpit voice recorders for analysis.

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Air India Phuket-Delhi turbulence: Civil Aviation Minister Naidu visits passengers injured in mid-air incident

Civil Aviation Minister visited injured passengers after a flight turbulence event. Air India flight AI2379 experienced a momentary altitude variation during its journey. Several passengers and crew members sustained injuries and received medical attention. The aircraft is undergoing inspection while recorders are secured for examination. The Directorate General of Civil…

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Nearly a dozen people injured after turbulence-hit Air India flight drops 300ft

Flight from Phuket landed safely in Delhi

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Air India Phuket-Delhi flight suffers sudden 300-foot altitude loss, several passengers injured

Air India flight AI2379, traveling from Phuket to Delhi, faced unexpected turbulence that led to minor injuries for twelve individuals, including both passengers and crew. The airline reported a successful landing and is currently providing necessary assistance to those impacted. Injured parties have received prompt medical evaluation and treatment at…

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Fire destroys restaurant, spa in Phuket

A fire destroyed a three-storey building housing a resort restaurant and a massage and onsen spa in Karon district of Phuket on Monday morning.

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Royal Forestry Department widens Phuket land crackdown

The Royal Forestry Department (RFD) on Monday expanded its crackdown on alleged forest encroachment in Phuket, targeting eight locations as part of the government's "Phuket Model" policy to reclaim illegally occupied land.

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Beyond the unrest

Chaiyos Pinpradab, founder of the magazine Phuket Bulletin, is now retired and living in his home on the island. Whenever he hears news regarding loss of innocent lives during local unrest, he is heartbroken.

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Fire destroys restaurant, spa in Phuket

PHUKET - A fire destroyed a three-storey building housing a resort restaurant and a massage and onsen spa in Karon district on Monday morning.

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Bargain hunters pounce as market stalls

The property downturn is no longer producing the same outcome for everyone. While residential developers pull back amid weak demand and mounting financial pressure, brokers and private equity investors are stepping forward, seeing one of the strongest buying opportunities in years.

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Dugong's death 'unclear'

Phuket: Marine scientists were unable to determine the exact cause of death of a juvenile male dugong found washed ashore in Phang Nga's Takua Thung district on Friday, as the carcass was in an advanced state of decomposition.

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'Kathu model' a lifesaver for ex-users

A community-based drug rehabilitation programme in Phuket is helping former drug users rebuild their lives through sustained treatment, family support and employment.

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Woman arrested after mother-in-law beheaded in Phuket

A 36-year-old woman was arrested after her 74-year-old mother-in-law was killed and beheaded following a domestic dispute at a house in Muang district of Phuket on Saturday.

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Suicide attempts on Phuket bridges on successive days

PHUKET - Two women driving black Mercedes-Benz sedans have attempted suicide from bridges above the sea in Phuket on successive days. One was saved, the other has not been found.

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Russian wanted for B600,000 theft from safe in Phuket

PHUKET - Police are hunting a Russian man who they say broke into a safe at a currency exchange counter and made off with foreign currency worth around 600,000 baht.

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Search for Mercedes-Benz driver who jumped into Phuket sea

PHUKET: Rescue workers are searching for the woman driver of a Mercedes-Benz car who jumped into the sea from a bridge linking the island province and the mainland on Tuesday night.

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