Human Remains Discovered Aboard Mayuree Naree Attacked in Hormuz

Human remains were discovered aboard the Mayuree Naree cargo ship during a follow-up search for three missing Thai crew members. This development follows an attack on the vessel by the Iranian military in the Strait of Hormuz on March 11. The attack occurred after the ship allegedly ignored a travel ban amid rising tensions involving Israel and US coalition forces.

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The ship, owned by Precious Shipping, had been traveling from the United Arab Emirates to India when it was attacked. Despite maintaining coordination with relevant departments, the ship was targeted, leading to significant damage, especially in the engine room. Of the 23 crew members, 20 survived and were safely rescued by the Royal Navy of Oman, returning to Thailand shortly afterward.

The three crew members who remained missing were identified as Kiattisak Pawaphuchakae, Panupong Muentaen, and Chawalit Chaiyawong. Precious Shipping conducted an initial thorough search of the vessel with no success in locating the missing men. On April 3, during a second search, the company announced the discovery of human remains in a damaged section of the ship. At this stage, it is yet to be verified if the remains belong to the missing crew members.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been kept informed about the situation and has reportedly conveyed the news to the families of the missing men, expressing their condolences. Meanwhile, the ministry has emphasized the importance of peaceful negotiations in line with international law to avoid further escalation of the conflict in the region.

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  Adapted by ASEAN Now · The Thaiger · 03 Apr 2026