Two Chinese ships were attacked on the Mekong River on October 5 . Though still in the early stages of their investigation , Thai police say they can not rule out the involvement of drug gangs in the killings . The incident was a reminder of China's growing military presence in Southeast Asia. China says it 's working with Thai authorities to hunt down the criminals .
Two Chinese ships were attacked on the Mekong River on October 5 . The incident was a reminder of China's growing military presence in Southeast Asia. China says it 's working with Thai authorities to hunt down the criminals .