PUBLISHED: 4 Dec 2024 at 04: 00
Four Thai citizens detained in Myanmar are still safe after their motorboat reportedly reportedly sped into the Andaman Sea on Saturday, according to the government’s statement from yesterday.
After some of the 15 Thai fishing vessels that reportedly strayed six to seven kilometers into Myanmar waters on Saturday, were reportedly shot at by Myanmar military vessels.
One man jumped into the water and drowned during the affair.
A full of 31 staff members, including the four Thai individuals, have been detained.
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra claimed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs had received assurance that all four of the country were healthy and had submitted an official email regarding the situation. ” We are working to secure their discharge as quickly as possible”, she said.
Ms. Paetongtarn claimed that Maris Sangiampongsa, the foreign secretary of Myanmar, and the embassy to Thailand and the foreign minister of Myanmar, have been talking about their release.
She added that the Ministry of Defense is even working with the Foreign Minister while the Royal Thai Embassy in Myanmar is in coordination.
The Phangnga Fisheries Association’s chair, Thawee Phaeyai, went to Ban Nam Khem in Phangnga state to provide support to the households impacted by the incident.
He claimed that the Myanmar army attacked the Thai fishing vessel Sor Charoenchai 8, leaving people dead and hurt.
Mr Thawee said that Thai fish activities should be within Thailand’s sea restrictions.
He claimed that all Thai fishing vessels have warship monitoring systems to stop encroachments into restricted areas or international waters. He said all the boats ‘ officers denied any frontier violations.
Mr. Thawee even criticized the overwhelming force the Myanmar military used, according to him. The association may officially request assistance from the appropriate authorities in order to transport the imprisoned crew home.