Thailand urged Myanmar to release the detained fishermen.

BANGKOK: Thailand on Monday summoned Myanmar’s ambassador over alleged firing by Myanmar navy vessels at fishing boats. Pressed for the release of four Thai nationals detained after

A fisherman drowned after jumping into the sea during an incident when Thai boats strayed six to seven kilometers (about four miles) into Myanmar waters on Saturday, the kingdom’s Defense Minister Phumtham Wichayachai said on Sunday. Phamtham said 31 crew members, including four Thai nationals, were detained.

Thailand’s Director General of East Asian Affairs Payapak Sricharon met with Myanmar Ambassador Chit Sui on Monday, who expressed his “condolences” and said he would “raise the matter with all concerned at the highest levels of the Myanmar government.” will take up with,” Thailand’s Foreign Minister Maurice Sangyampongsa said in a video statement.