Thailand seeks Oman’s help to secure cargo ships

Thailand’s Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow had held urgent talks with Omani officials to secure the safe passage of Thai commercial vessels currently stranded amid Mideast tensions.

He confirmed that nine Thai cargo ships remain stuck in the region, calling for an “urgent” resolution to allow the vessels to traverse the Strait of Hormuz safely. Following a meeting with Oman’s Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, both parties issued a call for diplomacy and a sustained ceasefire.

The Omani official pledged to coordinate with Iran to facilitate and ensure the security of the Thai vessels, noting that Thailand had already submitted the specific shipping details for coordination. Sihasak is also scheduled to have an audience with the Sultan of Oman later to reaffirm bilateral ties before meeting with his Omani counterpart and members of the Thai community in Muscat.