Thailand confirms three deaths from vessel attacked in Strait of Hormuz

2026-04-08 11:03:42

BANGKOK, April 8 (Reuters) - The three ‌crewmen on the Thai-flagged vessel that was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz last month have died, Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said ⁠at a press conference on Wednesday.

Thailand said 20 crew members were rescued by the Omani navy after the attack, which caused an explosion in the stern of the ship and a fire in the engine ‌room.

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Sihasak ⁠said he would travel to Oman in mid-April to seek assistance in coordinating with Iran to secure safe ⁠passage for nine Thai ships that are still stranded in the Strait of ⁠Hormuz.

A Thai oil tanker travelled safely through the waterway late last month ⁠and was not required to pay to escape the blockade.

Reporting by Chayut Setboonsarng, Editing by David Stanway

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