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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

Thailand's prime minister expects fishermen seized by Myanmar to be repatriated soon

Thailand - (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Tuesday said her government is negotiating with neighboring Myanmar for the return of four fishermen captured by Myanmar’s navy for trespassing.

Paetongtarn told reporters in Bangkok that it was confirmed that “all four being detained now are still safe,” after being captured on Saturday, and that she expects their release soon.

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