3 Thai crew on attacked ship 'still alive'Adm Thadawut Thatphithakkul, chief of staff of the Royal Thai Navy, says three Thai crew members remain alive aboard the damaged cargo ship MV Mayuree Naree after it was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz on March 11. ((Photo: Royal Thai Navy spokesperson)Three Thai sailors remain alive aboard the damaged cargo ship MV Mayuree Naree after it was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Adm Thadawut Thatphithakkul, chief of staff of the Royal Thai Navy. Rear Adm Parach Rattanachaiyaphan, spokesman for the Royal Thai Navy, said Thai authorities are closely monitoring the situation and coordinating assistance for all 23 crew members through diplomatic channels and naval cooperation. Two vessels owned by Thai business interests but registered in Singapore remain safely docked in the United Arab Emirates, carrying a total of 36 Thai sailors along with other foreign crew members. The Royal Thai Embassy in Muscat has already issued emergency passports to facilitate their departure.

Source: Bangkok Post March 14, 2026 01:11 UTC