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.One fisherman drowned after jumping into the sea during the incident when the Thai boats strayed six to seven kilometres (about four miles) into Myanmar waters on Saturday,

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.

Thailand has protested an incident early Saturday when Myanmar's navy fired on a group of Thai fishing vessels. One crew member drowned after he leapt overboard. Myanmar detained four Thai nationals and 31 Myanmar crew members,

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.

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.

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,

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.

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.

RANONG: Authorities are negotiating for the release of four Thai crew members arrested with a fishing boat towed to Myanmar and protesting against a gun attack on 15 fishing boats early Friday morning

The Thai government summoned the Myanmar ambassador on Monday and demanded the release of four fishermen detained after its navy opened fire on boats near border, resulting in one fisherman drowning and two others suffering injuries, Thai officials said.