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.
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00:00One person has died after Myanmar's navy fired on Thai fishing boats.
00:05Thailand's defence ministry says two of 15 fishing vessels were fired at while operating in Myanmar's waters on Saturday.
00:13Three Thai fishers jumped into the water, causing one of them to drown.
00:17Myanmar's navy detained 31 fishers from one of the vessels.
00:21Thai officials say they're working on securing their release.
00:24Myanmar's military junta has not responded to the incident.