(Photo: Reuters)A Thai ship has passed safely through the Strait of Hormuz following successful negotiations with Iran and Oman, Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said on Tuesday. The SET-listed energy firm Bangchak Corporation Plc subsequently confirmed that a crude oil tanker that had been anchored in the Persian Gulf since March 11 had transited the strait safely. Iran recently took responsibility for a missile attack on the Thai bulk carrier Mayuree Naree. It is now working with Oman on an attempt to reach the ship and rescue three Thai crewmen said to be still aboard. “Only one tanker is so far understood to have made a payment, said to be in the region of $2 million,” said Lloyd’s List.

Source: Bangkok Post March 24, 2026 15:20 UTC