Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow on 15 March 2026 held a telephone conversation with Mr. Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The Foreign Minister sought the Iranian side’s assistance in the search and rescue operation for the three Thai crew members on board the vessel “Mayuree Naree.” They also discussed the authorization for the safe passage of Thai cargo vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.

The Foreign Minister called on all parties concerned to return to dialogue and diplomacy to end the current tensions in the Middle East at the earliest opportunity.

Meanwhile, representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Labor on 16 March 2026 welcomed 20 Thai crew members of the vessel “Mayuree Naree” upon their return to Thailand at Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through the Royal Thai Embassy in Muscat, the Royal Thai Embassy in Abu Dhabi, and the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Dubai, provided assistance in facilitating entry procedures and handling related matters to ensure that the crew, who traveled by land from Khasab to Muscat International Airport, could then fly safely from Muscat back to Thailand. 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs extends its sincere appreciation to the authorities of Oman and the United Arab Emirates for their cooperation in helping to facilitate the relevant arrangements for this mission.