News Forum - Myanmar boat seized in Thailand for shrimp smuggling

[Thaiger]

A Myanmar fishing boat has been seized, and its six crew members arrested for smuggling in Ranong, southern Thailand. The incident occurred after officials discovered a significant quantity of salt-fermented shrimp aboard the vessel. Thailand Maritime Enforcement Command Centre Region 3 reported that naval officers were dispatched to Waithong pier in tambon Pak Nam, Ranong, … …

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[ChrisS]

"This seizure has heightened tensions in the region, particularly following an incident two weeks ago when a Myanmar patrol boat opened fire on 15 fishing boats in Myanmar waters near Ranong. Four Thai fishermen remain detained in Kawthaung, Myanmar, across from Ranong, reported Bangkok Post."

Hmm. Cynical me wonders if this boat and crew were detained as bargaining tools.