PRIME Minister Paetongtarn confirmed late afternoon today (Dec. 3) that the four Thai fishermen captured by Myanmar navy patrol boats which attacked Thai trawlers on Saturday are safe, TV Channel 7 said.
The Foreign Ministry has submitted a letter to Myanmar government and received confirmation of their safety.
Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa has negotiated with Myanmar authorities on their release as soon as possible as she had instructed.
Asked whether Thai representatives would be sent to visit the four fishermen, Paetongtarn replied that the Foreign Ministry had coordinated with the Thai embassy in Myanmar as has the Thai military taken action and expects them to be released soon.
Sailors aboard three Myanmar patrol boats opened gunfire at three Thai fishing boats which led to the death of a Thai crewmember who had reportedly drowned in the sea and the injury of two others.
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Top: Bullet holes in the window of one of three Thai trawlers attacked by Myanmar navy that was towed to Thai shore. Photo: Naewna
Front Page:Thai navy patrol boats bringing rescued fishermen back to the shore on Saturday. Photo: Thai Rath
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