BANGKOK: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday (June 30) that 10 out of 11 Thai-flagged vessels and vessels chartered by Thai operators stranded in the Strait of Hormuz area after the closure announcement on Feb 28, 2026, had now safely left the area.
Only one vessel operated by a Thai company remains in the area. It is currently waiting to take on cargo and is preparing to depart at the earliest opportunity.
The ministry said it had been continuously monitoring the situation of Thai-flagged vessels and vessels linked to Thai operators since the situation emerged in the Strait of Hormuz.
It added that most of the vessels had now passed safely through the risk area and exited the Strait of Hormuz, reflecting positive progress in protecting the interests and safety of Thailand’s maritime sector.
The remaining vessel is the Hatthaya Naree, operated by a Thai company. It is currently awaiting cargo and plans to leave the area as soon as navigation and security conditions allow.
The ministry said the successful departure of most of the vessels was the result of integrated cooperation among several agencies, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Royal Thai Navy, the Ministry of Commerce, the Office of the National Security Council, and relevant government and private-sector organisations.
These agencies worked together to coordinate, monitor the situation and facilitate assistance for the affected vessels.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that it would continue to closely monitor the situation in the area and coordinate with all relevant parties to assist the final vessel still remaining there until it can safely leave the Strait of Hormuz.
The ministry said the aim was to minimise the impact on maritime transport and Thai operators as much as possible. – The Nation/ANN
