Thailand’s Foreign Ministry has engaged in talks with Iran's ambassador after a Thai cargo ship, the Mayuree Naree, was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz on March 11, resulting in three Thai crew members missing. The Royal Thai Embassy has coordinated rescue efforts with Oman, leading to the rescue of 20 crew members, while search missions for the remaining individuals are ongoing. Thailand has expressed concerns over the incident and the broader Middle East conflict exacerbating risks for civilians and affecting Thais.

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The cargo ship, carrying 23 Thai crew members, sustained damage while navigating the Strait, which has been aggravated by ongoing regional tensions between Israel, the United States, and Iran. Efforts included the Oman Royal Navy rescuing the majority of the crew and providing immediate care. Thailand's Foreign Ministry has continued to coordinate with local and international entities for the swift recovery of the missing crew and reassured that safety measures are being taken for further travels in the area.

Experts warn that the incident is linked to escalating Middle Eastern conflicts, highlighting the potential global impact. Thailand has reiterated the importance of adhering to international laws and called for de-escalation. At the diplomatic level, Thailand seeks to establish facts and ensure the safety of its citizens through dialogue with Iran. Meanwhile, ASEAN foreign ministers plan to convene a special meeting to address regional impacts and strategies.

Looking forward, the Thai government's priority remains the safe return of its nationals in high-risk areas. Continued diplomatic engagement with Iran aims to verify details of the attack to inform future actions and prevent reoccurrences. The Ministry has also been proactive in evacuating Thai citizens from risky locations, demonstrating commitment to their safety during ongoing regional instability, reported The Nation.

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This is a joke !! what is thailand going to do except strut around like a headless chicken

Thai-flagged and Thai-crewed does not mean Thai owned or Thai run. Giant shipping corporations use flags of convenience and cheap labor from places like India, Thailand, Philippines.

Whoever the captain was should've refused the dumb order to run the Strait.

1 hour ago, Autocan said:

Thai-flagged and Thai-crewed does not mean Thai owned or Thai run. Giant shipping corporations use flags of convenience and cheap labor from places like India, Thailand, Philippines.

Whoever the captain was should've refused the dumb order to run the Strait.

Why dont you read the news post about this it WAS Not a flag of convenience the owner is a thai company the vessel WAS NOT running the strait, he was instructed to move anchor from the port authority

Just doing me job. Sail into a warzone, what could go wrong? RIP, anyway.

11 minutes ago, unblocktheplanet said:

Just doing me job. Sail into a warzone, what could go wrong? RIP, anyway.

Like many other vessels from around the world !! and if you READ the posts you will see it was at ANCHOR

20 hours ago, MikeandDow said:

This is a joke !! what is thailand going to do except strut around like a headless chicken

You are right, Trump have ordered the tankers to show some guts!

Team America, go go go

21 hours ago, MikeandDow said:

This is a joke !! what is thailand going to do except strut around like a headless chicken

Drag the ambassador out of the Iranian embassy and flog him within an inch of his life (I'll volunteer to be the guy with the whip...)

Europe is foolishly destroying itself. The threat obviously is not from the Ruskies but rather from the terrorist iranian state and their terrorist groups they fund. Like Trump or not, free to all. But Trump just lifted the ban on the dead cheap russian oil and gas,. It's time to settle the economy all over and mainly to take care of one's own. Thailand like any other sensible nation, should start to resume imports of energy from Russia as to avoid the Strait of Ormuz, that neither America or Israel or Europe can keep safe. Funny how a backward country like Iran, can smear havoc against the largest armies of the World. Remember that story of Samson and Goliath ?

And last of all the refugees or migrants that Europe and the UK are letting in.

How can one check them and find out who are the real refugees who deserve full assistance for sure... and who are plainly terrorist or proxys desguised as refugees and sneaking into the west and waiting for their orders '???

1 hour ago, SingAPorn said:

Europe is foolishly destroying itself. The threat obviously is not from the Ruskies but rather from the terrorist iranian state and their terrorist groups they fund. Like Trump or not, free to all. But Trump just lifted the ban on the dead cheap russian oil and gas,. It's time to settle the economy all over and mainly to take care of one's own. Thailand like any other sensible nation, should start to resume imports of energy from Russia as to avoid the Strait of Ormuz, that neither America or Israel or Europe can keep safe. Funny how a backward country like Iran, can smear havoc against the largest armies of the World. Remember that story of Samson and Goliath ?

And last of all the refugees or migrants that Europe and the UK are letting in.

How can one check them and find out who are the real refugees who deserve full assistance for sure... and who are plainly terrorist or proxys desguised as refugees and sneaking into the west and waiting for their orders '???

And they give you a ballot and send you in to a booth? We're doomed.