Thailand has protested an incident where Myanmar's navy fired on Thai fishing vessels, resulting in one fisherman's death, two injuries, and the detention of dozens. The Thai government questions the claims that the Thai boats had entered Myanmar's territorial waters.
BANGKOK, Thailand - 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.Shinawatra questioned claims that the fishing boats had intruded into Myanmar 's territorial waters when Myanmar 's navy opened fire on the vessels on Saturday.
"We don't support violence whatever the circumstances," she said, adding that Thailand was seeking more details on the incident and a quick release of four Thai nationals who were among the 31 fishermen detained.Myanmar's ruling junta did not immediately respond to a telephone request for comment.
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