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    Thailand says Myanmar has released detained fishermen

    BANGKOK (AFP) – Thailand’s Foreign Ministry said that Myanmar has released all four Thai fishermen who were detained after a maritime clash in which Myanmar naval vessels reportedly fired on fishing boats.

    The incident occurred last Saturday, with Thai authorities announcing that Myanmar boats had attacked Thai fishing vessels after they strayed about seven kilometres into neighbouring Myanmar’s waters.

    One Thai fisherman had drowned after jumping into the sea during the incident.

    A Myanmar junta spokesman later confirmed that a naval vessel had “chased” the boats, arresting 27 Myanmar nationals and four Thais.

    The kingdom’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nikorndej Balankura told reporters that the Myanmar side had released all four Thais and taken them to a border checkpoint to be repatriated.

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