Thailand Seeks Return of 4 Fisherman Detained by Myanmar

Thailand Seeks Return of Four Fisherman Detained by Myanmar
Thailand is seeking the return of four of its citizens held by Myanmar, whose navy patrols reportedly opened fire on Thai fishing vessels and detained their crews.
Thailand PM protests Myanmar's navy firing at Thai fishing boats
BANGKOK (Reuters) -- Thailand protested an incident involving Myanmar's navy firing on Thai fishing vessels, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Sunday, after one fisherman drowned, two were injured and dozens were detained from one of the boats.
Thai fisherman drowns, 31 detained and shot at by Myanmar navy
A Myanmar navy patrol detained 31 Thai fishermen, resulting in one drowning. Negotiations for their release continue.
Thailand seeks release of fishing crew, protests Myanmar attack on boats
Authorities are negotiating for the release of four Thai crew members arrested with a fishing boat towed to Myanmar and protesting against a gun attack on 15 fishing boats early Friday morning.
Myanmar navy fires at Thai fishing boats, detains 31 fishermen, Thailand says
Myanmar's navy opened fire on a group of Thai fishing vessels on Saturday, causing one fisherman to drown, and detained 31 crew members from one of the boats, a spokesperson for Thailand's Defence Ministry said.
Myanmar forces fire on Thai fishing boats in territorial waters...One drowned, 31 detained.
Thai fishing boats were shot by Myanmar's navy while fishing in Myanmar's territorial waters, killing one fisherman and detaining 31 others.Thailand's Defense
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