Two Vietnamese fishing vessels captured in the southern waters of Thailand
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Stickin' their noses where they don't belong, eh? That's right, 15 Vietnamese fishermen found themselves in a spot o' trouble after getting caught cruisin' on their fishing boats in Thai waters around Narathiwat province on Sunday. Cops nabbed 'em and seized their boats; these ursurpers'll face prosecution.
Our trusty sources in marine police revealed that they spotted the two Vietnamese fishing boats a good 21 nautical miles east of Bang Nara estuary on that fateful day.
Upon inspection, they found a haul of fish and sea cucumbers aboard the boats. The lucky ducks will now be gracing the halls of Muang Narathiwat police station, not exactly the sorta place they were aimin' to visit.
Now, you might be wonderin' why the kerfuffle over fishin' in Thai waters? Well, buddy, let's dive into the nitty-gritties. It ain't just about territorial waters and laws; it's also about combating illegal, unreported, and ungoverned fishin' activities - commonly known as IUU fishin'.
This issue is tackled through various agreements (some makin' us all work together to respect international waters) and joint patrols (Thailand and Vietnam workin' side by side to keep it clean). Moreover, both countries aim to combat IUU fishin' via ASEAN-led initiatives and other regional efforts.
But hang on, buddy! There's more. Now, don't get the wrong idea, Narathiwat ain't exactly concerned with Vietnam when it comes to fishin' woes. Instead, their focus lies on those tricky issues with Malaysia or broader Southeast Asian regions.
So, next time you fancy a beach vacation in Thailand, remember: respect the waters (and the locals) or risk a trip to the pokey!
- In the Southern provinces of Thailand, the arrest of 15 Vietnamese fishermen has stirred up general-news discussions, as they were apprehended for fishing in Thai waters near Narathiwat province, leading to their prosecution and the seizure of their boats.
- Interestingly, this is not a solitary incident of Vietnamese fishermen venturing into Thai territorial waters, as our sources in marine police reported spotting two such boats 21 nautical miles east of Bang Nara estuary.
- The prosecution of these 15 fishermen is not solely because of the violation of Thai waters, but also due to the larger problem of illegal, unreported, and ungoverned fishing activities, often abbreviated as IUU fishing.
- Politics and crime-and-justice are intertwined in this matter, as both Thailand and Vietnam are working together through various agreements and joint patrols to combat IUU fishing, not just within their territorial waters, but also through ASEAN-led initiatives and other regional efforts.
