Bangkok: The Chief of Staff of the Royal Thai Navy is urgently coordinating with Oman to rescue the remaining 3 crew members of the "Mayureenari" cruise ship and investigating the type of weapon used in the attack, following the IRGC's admission of an attack on Hormuz, fearing a potential impact on maritime safety.
According to Thai News Agency, Admiral Thadawut Thadpitakkul, Chief of Staff of the Royal Thai Navy, revealed details of the rescue efforts for 23 Thai crew members affected by the damage sustained by the Thai cargo ship 'Mayuree Naree' in the Strait of Hormuz. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for the attack. The Royal Thai Navy has deployed personnel from the Combined Maritime Force (CMF) in Bahrain to coordinate with the Thai embassy in the area and the Omani Navy to provide full assistance to the Thai crew. Currently, it is confirmed that 20 Thai crew members are safe, although some sustained minor injuries. Precious Shipping Public Company Limited, the owner of the Mayuree Naree, is taking responsibility for caring for all crew members and arranging their repatriation to Thailand.
The Chief of the Royal Thai Navy stated that there is currently no update on the safety of the remaining three crew members, known to be engineers. However, today (March 12, 2026), the Navy will expedite coordination to rescue them as quickly as possible and reunite them with the original 20 crew members. Simultaneously, they will investigate the type of weapon used in the attack on the Mayuree Naree, as this concerns the safety of Thai cargo ships navigating through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Chief of the Navy further stated that the attack has created anxiety and danger for shipping in the area, and a comprehensive assessment will be needed to determine the next steps by the conflicting parties-Iran, Israel, and the United States. The Royal Thai Navy and the Maritime Security Command will then have to determine measures and coordinate with relevant agencies, both domestic and international, to ensure the safety of cargo ships and Thai citizens working in the area.
Regarding whether the attack violated the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), the Chief of the Navy stated that relevant agencies, such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, must consider the legal aspects further, as wartime situations involve adherence to the guidelines set by the conflicting nations.
Regarding whether the attack will affect diplomatic relations between Thailand and Iran, the Chief of the Royal Thai Navy confirmed that the Navy and the Maritime Security Command will act in accordance with the law and their duties. As for the role and stance in foreign policy, that will be handled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It is expected that, given the policies of the government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thailand will maintain a positive attitude towards this incident.