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Cambodian Navy Captures Thai Fishing Boat Amid Border Dispute

Cambodian Navy Captures Thai Fishing Boat Amid Border Dispute

Khaosod•Society•1d ago

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A fishing boat from Thailand has been apprehended by the Cambodian Navy, a move perceived as a retaliatory measure following Thailand's expulsion of Cambodian fishing vessels.

  • •The Cambodian Navy detained a Thai fishing boat, the 'Gor Chokburapha', in waters near Koh Kong province.
  • •This action is believed to be a response to the Thai Navy pushing back 25-30 Cambodian fishing boats from Thai waters near Koh Kood on February 16, 2026.
  • •The incident follows a period of heightened tension along the maritime border between the two countries.

Overview

  • •On February 16, 2026, the Thai Navy pushed approximately 25-30 Cambodian fishing boats out of Thai waters near Koh Kood.
  • •The Cambodian Navy detained the Thai fishing boat 'Gor Chokburapha' due to its presence in Cambodian waters.
  • •The Cambodian Navy's Koh Yor inspection unit, under the Koh Kong Naval Command, took control of the 'Gor Chokburapha'.
  • •The 'Gor Chokburapha' departed from Ban Khlong Son pier in Trat province, carrying goods from Samut Sakhon province.
  • •An intelligence report indicated that the Cambodian Navy's action is a counter-measure by local Cambodian officials in response to Thai enforcement.
  • •On February 14, 2026, at approximately 4:25 PM, Cambodian maritime patrol units seized the Thai fishing vessel.
  • •The details regarding the cargo and the vessel's route are still under thorough investigation by Cambodian authorities.
  • •Security agencies are coordinating through the Traditional Border Committees (TBC) to confirm the safety of the crew and the vessel's detention location.

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Key Entities

Organization

Cambodian Navy(กองทัพเรือกัมพูชา)ℹ️
The maritime force that detained a Thai fishing boat amid a border dispute.
Intelligence Unit(หน่วยความมั่นค)
The source of information regarding the Cambodian Navy's actions and motivations.
Koh Yor inspection unit(ชุดตรวจการเกาะยอ)
The specific Cambodian Navy unit responsible for the seizure of the Thai fishing vessel.
Koh Kong Outer Defense Unit No. 2(กองป้องกันเกาะกงนอก หมายเลข 2)
The Cambodian Navy unit under which the Koh Yor inspection unit operates.
Koh Kong and Beach Defense Command, Cambodian Navy(กองป้องกันเกาะและชายหาด กองทัพเรือกัมพูชา)
The higher command structure for the Cambodian naval units involved in the incident.
Thai Navy(กองทัพเรือไทย)ℹ️
The naval force that expelled Cambodian fishing boats from Thai waters.
Local Border Committee (TBC)(คณะกรรมการชายแดนส่วนท้องถิ่น (TBC))
The body facilitating communication and coordination between Thai and Cambodian security agencies regarding the incident.

Place

Thai waters(เขตน่านน้ำไทย)
The area from which Cambodian fishing boats were expelled by the Thai Navy.
Koh Kood(เกาะกู)ℹ️
The area near which Cambodian fishing boats were expelled from Thai waters.
Pak Khlong Subdistrict, Mondul Seima District, Koh Kong Province, Cambodia(ต.ปากคลอง อ.มณฑลสีมา จ.เกาะกง ประเทศกัมพูชา)
The location in Cambodia where the Thai fishing boat was seized.
Samut Sakhon Province(จ.สมุทรสาคร)ℹ️
The origin province of the cargo reportedly carried by the seized Thai fishing boat.
Ban Khlong Son pier(ท่าเรือบ้านคลองสน)
The departure point in Thailand for the seized fishing boat 'Gor Chokburapha'.
Hat Lek Subdistrict, Khlong Yai District, Trat Province(ต.หาดเล็ก อ.คลองใหญ่ จ.ตราด)
The broader administrative region in Thailand where the departure pier is located.
Cambodian waters(เขตน่านน้ำกัมพูชา)
The area where the Thai fishing boat was apprehended by Cambodian authorities.
Trat Province(จ.ตราด)ℹ️
The Thai province bordering the area of heightened maritime tension.

Timeline

February 16, 2026(16 ก.พ.69)
The date on which the Thai Navy expelled Cambodian fishing boats from Thai waters.
February 14(14 ก.พ.ที่ผ่านมา)
The date on which the Cambodian maritime patrol units seized the Thai fishing vessel.
February 12-13(12–13 ก.พ.ที่ผ่านมา)
The period during which the Thai Navy's actions against Cambodian fishing boats occurred.

Person

Mr. Bunyang(นายบุญยัง)
The owner and captain of the seized Thai fishing boat 'Gor Chokburapha'.