A Myanmar court has sentenced four Thai fishermen to a maximum of six years in prison after their fishing boats were allegedly found operating in Myanmar's territorial waters and were fired upon by Myanmar navy vessels. Meanwhile, PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra assured the public that the situation is under control, and they will be granted pardons early next year as part of ongoing negotiations.

4 Thai fishermen have been released from detention in Myanmar after their boats were fired upon by Myanmar vessels for trespassing in Myanmar’s territorial waters. Thailand’s Foreign Ministry acknowledged that the boats strayed into Myanmar’s territorial waters and did not announce diplomatic countermeasures. Further investigation is underway.

<p>On the 73rd Shan National Day on 7 February, the Restoration Council of Shan State/Shan State Army (RCSS/SSA) organized a military parade and cultural performance at Loi Kaw Wan, the RCSS/SSA&rsquo;s regional eastern base.</p>