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Thailand Releases Two Cambodian Fishermen After Seven Months; One Still Held

Two Cambodian fishermen were released by Thailand after nearly seven months of detention, following claims of illegal entry into Thai waters. The Thai navy accused them of entering the maritime area of Trat province. The neighboring countries are engaged in a compulsory conciliation process to resolve the dispute.

On September 7, 2026, two Cambodian fishermen returned to Koh Kong province in Cambodia after being detained by Thailand’s First Naval Area Command on February 20, 2026. The Thai navy stated the fishermen had entered illegally into the maritime area of Thailand’s Trat province. The release of the two fishermen marks a partial resolution, but one individual remains in custody, highlighting ongoing tensions between the two nations.

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Cambodia-Thailand Border and Maritime Disputes

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IndependentThe Phnom Penh PostSep 7, 11:15 AM
Thais return detained fishermen; one still in custody after seven months

Two Cambodian fishermen arrived home in Koh Kong province this morning, nearly seven months after they were detained by Thailand’s First Naval Area Command on February 20, with the Thai navy claiming they had entered illegally into the maritime area of Thailand’s Trat province. The two neighbouring Kingdoms are currently pursuing the compulsory conciliation process [...]

IndependentLa PrensaSep 7, 11:15 AM
Thais return detained fishermen; one still in custody after seven months

Two Cambodian fishermen arrived home in Koh Kong province this morning, nearly seven months after they were detained by Thailand’s First Naval Area Command on February 20, with the Thai navy claiming they had entered illegally into the maritime area of Thailand’s Trat province. The two neighbouring Kingdoms are currently pursuing the compulsory conciliation process [...]