Tragedy in the Strait: Thai Crew Lost in Hormuz Attack

Three crew members on a Thai-flagged ship killed in a recent attack in the Strait of Hormuz. Thailand's foreign minister plans to visit Oman to coordinate with Iran for safe passage of stranded ships. A Thai oil tanker recently passed through without blockade fees.

In a tragic development, Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow announced the deaths of three crew members aboard a Thai-flagged vessel attacked in the Strait of Hormuz last month.

The Omani navy managed to rescue 20 crew members following the explosion at the ship's stern, which ignited a fire in the engine room. Minister Phuangketkeow will seek Iran's cooperation during an upcoming visit to Oman to ensure the safety of nine Thai ships still stranded in the area.

Meanwhile, a different Thai oil tanker navigated the waterway successfully last month without incurring fees to bypass the blockade.