Navy Region 1 seizes Cambodian fishing boat in Thai waters

2026-02-22 - 09:23

TRAT — Royal Thai Navy Region 1 on 22 February 2026 intercepted a Cambodian fishing vessel in Thai territorial waters off Khlong Yai district, authorities said. The arrest was reported at 10:00 by the commander of patrol boat Tor 996. The vessel was located at latitude 11°31.51’ North and longitude 102°53.40’ East. Three Cambodian crew members were found on board. Officials said they could not communicate in Thai and had no identification or legal documentation for entering Thai waters. Two crates of fresh squid were discovered on the boat. The crew reportedly admitted to fishing in Thai waters for two days. The vessel and crew were taken to Khlong Yai Multipurpose Port for legal proceedings. Authorities are coordinating with the Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Centre in Trat for further investigation. The case remains under inquiry in accordance with Thai law.