Four Cambodian fishers and one boat were reportedly seized by the Thai navy, which used a warship to enter Cambodian waters while they were fishing close to their homes. The seizure occurred at 11:30 am on January 6, 2026, near Koh Yo in Pak Khlang commune, Mondul Seima district, Koh Kong province.
According to a report by the maritime border authorities, the four fishing workers seized by Thai naval personnel were: 1. Ty Choeun, male, 48, residing in Village 3, Pak Khlang commune, Mondul Seima district, Koh Kong province, the boat’s owner and skipper; 2. Nop Kimheng, male, 17, residing in Kampot province, a crew member; 3. Kong Barang, male, 42, residing in Kampot province, a crew member; and 4. a person whose name was unknown, aged approximately 55.
Koh Kong governor Chhi Va said the four Cambodian fishers had been detained by Thai patrol forces and taken to Trat province, Thailand. Cambodian authorities were intervening to secure their release and return from Thailand.
By: Nget Pisant
