Navy: Thai Fishing Boat Arrest in Cambodia May Be Misinformation

MGR Online•General•1d ago

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The Royal Thai Navy has stated that a recent report of a Cambodian maritime unit detaining a Thai fishing vessel might be inaccurate, while confirming ongoing monitoring and a willingness to provide humanitarian aid.

•The Royal Thai Navy is investigating reports of a Cambodian maritime unit detaining a Thai fishing vessel named 'K. Chokburapha'.
•Documents indicate the vessel's registration expired on October 25, 2024 BE, and the owner reportedly sold it to a Cambodian national in early 2024 BE.
•The Navy has not received any official requests for humanitarian assistance regarding the incident.
•The Navy emphasizes strict adherence to maritime security regulations to prevent border violations and international incidents.

Overview

•On February 16, 2026, the Royal Thai Navy received reports from some media outlets.
•The Cambodian maritime surveillance unit reportedly controlled the Thai fishing vessel 'K. Chokburapha' on February 14, 2026, at approximately 4:25 PM.
•The vessel departed from Samut Sakhon, carrying fresh seafood, and was apprehended in Cambodian waters near Koh Kong province.
•The Royal Thai Navy expressed concern and stated that the reported incident might be based on inaccurate information.
•The previous owner, Mr. Bunyang Kiatkaew, denied current ownership or control of the vessel, suggesting the news is likely false.
•The vessel's permit expired on October 25, 2024.
•The Royal Thai Navy will continue to monitor and investigate the case for clarity.
•The Royal Thai Navy reminds all fishing operators and vessel owners to strictly comply with maritime border security laws and regulations.

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Key Quotes

Rear Admiral Parat Rattanachaiyapan

"believes the news is likely fake news"

มีความเห็นว่าข่าวดังกล่าวน่าจะเป็นข่าวปลอม

Rear Admiral Parat Rattanachaiyapan

"The Navy is ready to consider providing humanitarian assistance according to international standards if coordinated through appropriate channels and in accordance with international and domestic law."

หากมีการประสานผ่านช่องทางที่เหมาะสมและเป็นไปตามกรอบกฎหมายระหว่างประเทศและกฎหมายภายในประเทศ กองทัพเรือพร้อมพิจารณาให้ความช่วยเหลือด้านมนุษยธรรมตามหลักสากลอย่างเต็มที่

Key Entities

Organization

Royal Thai Navy(กองทัพเรือ)ℹ️

The official military branch responsible for maritime affairs and issuing statements on the incident.

Cambodian maritime surveillance unit(กองทัพเรือกัมพูชา)

The Cambodian maritime unit reportedly involved in the detention of the Thai fishing vessel.

Person

Rear Admiral Parat Rattanachaiyapan(พลเรือตรี ปารัช รัตนไชยพันธ์)

Spokesperson for the Royal Thai Navy who provided official statements regarding the fishing vessel incident.

Mr. Bunyang Kiatkaew(นายบุญยัง เกตุแก้ว)

The former registered owner of the fishing vessel 'K. Chokburapha' who denied current ownership.

Place

Koh Kong Province, Cambodia(จ.เกาะกง ประเทศกัมพูชา)ℹ️

The location where the Thai fishing vessel was reportedly apprehended.

Samut Sakhon Province(จังหวัดสมุทรสาคร)ℹ️

The province from which the fishing vessel departed.

Trat Province(จ.ตราด)ℹ️

A Thai province mentioned as the departure point's administrative district.

Timeline

October 25, 2024(วันที่ 25 ตุลาคม 2024)

The expiration date of the vessel's permit.

Law

Martial Law regulations of the Chanthaburi and Trat Border Defense Command (KPC.JOT)(กฎอัยการศึกของกองบัญชาการป้องกันชายแดนจันทบุรีและตราด (กปช.จต.))

The regulations that require vessels to obtain official permission before entering Cambodian waters, violation of which can lead to prosecution.