Thailand is seeking the return of four of its citizens held by Myanmar, whose navy patrols reportedly opened fire on Thai fishing vessels and detained their crews.

In a statement on Saturday, Thailand’s Ministry of Defense said that a Myanmar vessel fired at two Thai fishing vessels while they were operating 4-5.7 nautical miles (7.4-10.6 kilometers) inside Myanmar’s territorial waters. The encounter took place close to the province of Ranong on the southernmost tip of Myanmar on Thailand’s Andaman Sea coast.

Thailand’s Foreign Minister, Maris Sangiampongsa has urged Myanmar to expedite the release of four detained Thai nationals and a seized fishing vessel involved in a recent incident.

Thailand is seeking the return of four of its citizens held by Myanmar, whose navy patrols reportedly opened fire on Thai fishing vessels and detained their crews.

STORY: Ambulances were seen at the port of Ranong in southern Thailand, after Myanmar's navy opened fire on a group of Thai fishing vessels on Saturday (November 30).The incident caused one fisherman to drown,

Thailand on Monday summoned the Myanmar ambassador to push for the release of four Thai nationals detained after Myanmar naval vessels reportedly fired on fishing boats. Fishery officials in Ranong have issued a warning for all vessels in coastal waters to take precautions when fishing near the Thai-Myanmar border.

Myanmar’s navy opened fire on two Thai fishing vessels operating in their territorial waters, causing one Thai fisher to drown. 31 Thai fishers are now being detained in Myanmar, while Thailand says they are working to secure their release.