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Cambodia Seizes Thai Boat, Suspected Retaliation for Thai Navy Action

Cambodia Seizes Thai Boat, Suspected Retaliation for Thai Navy Action

Matichon•Society•1d ago

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Cambodia's detention of a Thai fishing boat is speculated to be a retaliatory action following the Thai Navy's expulsion of Cambodian fishing vessels from Thai waters.

  • •Cambodian maritime forces detained a Thai fishing boat, the 'G. Chok Burapha', on February 14, 2026, in Koh Kong province, citing territorial violations.
  • •The incident is seen as a potential counter-measure by Cambodian authorities after the Thai Navy removed approximately 25-30 Cambodian fishing boats from Thai waters near Ko Kut island between February 12-13, 2026.
  • •The Thai fishing boat, owned by Mr. Bulyang Kettakeaw, departed from Trat province and was reportedly carrying cargo from Samut Sakhon province when apprehended.
  • •Authorities are investigating the status of the cargo and the vessel's route, and are coordinating through the local Border Committee (TBC) to ensure the safety of the crew and confirm the vessel's detention location.

Overview

  • •On February 14, 2026, Cambodian maritime forces detained the Thai fishing boat 'G. Chok Burapha' in Koh Kong province.
  • •The detention is suspected to be a retaliatory measure by Cambodian authorities following the Thai Navy's actions.
  • •Between February 12-13, 2026, the Thai Navy expelled approximately 25-30 Cambodian fishing boats from Thai waters near Ko Kut island.
  • •The Thai fishing boat 'G. Chok Burapha', numbered 6564-01785 and owned by Mr. Bulyang Kettakeaw, was apprehended.
  • •The maritime security situation in the border area between Thailand and Cambodia has become more sensitive.
  • •The facts regarding the detained vessel's cargo and route are currently under detailed investigation.
  • •Security agencies are working through the Border Committee (TBC) to confirm the crew's safety and the vessel's exact location.
  • •The maritime border tension between Thailand and Cambodia remains fragile.

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Key Entities

Place

Cambodia(กัมพูชา)ℹ️
The country where the Thai fishing boat was detained.
Thai fishing boat(เรือประมงไทย)
The type of vessel detained by Cambodian authorities.
G. Chok Burapha(ก.โชคบูรพา)
The name of the detained Thai fishing boat.
Samut Sakhon(สมุทรสาคร)ℹ️
The province from which the detained fishing boat's cargo originated.
Trat(ตราด)ℹ️
The Thai province the fishing boat departed from before being detained.
Ko Kut(เกาะกูด)ℹ️
The Thai island near which Cambodian fishing boats were expelled by the Thai Navy.
Pak Khlong Subdistrict, Mondul Seima District, Koh Kong Province(ตะก.ปากคลอง อ.มณฑลสีมา จ.เกาะกง)
The specific location in Cambodia where the Thai fishing boat was reportedly detained.

Organization

Cambodian Navy(กองทัพเรือกัมพูชา)ℹ️
The maritime forces of Cambodia that detained the Thai fishing boat.
Thai Navy(กองทัพเรือไทย)ℹ️
The naval force of Thailand that previously expelled Cambodian fishing boats from its waters.
Local Border Committee (TBC)(คณะกรรมการชายแดนส่วนท้องถิ่น (TBC))
The mechanism through which Thai and Cambodian security agencies are coordinating to confirm the safety of the crew and the vessel's status.

Person

Mr. Bulyang Kettakeaw(นายบุญยัง เกตุแก้ว)
The owner and captain of the detained Thai fishing boat 'G. Chok Burapha'.