Oil and gas supply talks opened
Beyond shipping security, Thailand also held discussions with Oman’s energy and minerals authorities on the possibility of securing energy supplies, especially crude oil and natural gas, to meet urgent domestic demand.
Oman indicated that any export capacity would depend on production levels at the time, meaning further negotiations would be needed on both volumes and prices. Still, the talks signal that Bangkok is actively exploring alternative or supplementary energy sources as it tries to shield itself from further disruption linked to Hormuz.
Fertiliser also on the agenda
Thailand is also sounding out Oman on fertiliser imports as part of a broader effort to reinforce agricultural security.
According to the Thai account of the discussions, Oman signalled readiness to continue talks through trade channels and intermediary companies, opening the door to possible future arrangements if commercial terms can be worked out.
Defence ties also in focus
The visit also highlighted broader bilateral ties. Both sides agreed to deepen cooperation in several areas, particularly the defence industry, building on a 2024 contract between Oman’s Ministry of Defence and Marsun Public Company Limited of Thailand for the procurement of vessels for the Royal Navy of Oman. Thai officials described that deal as a concrete milestone that could serve as a foundation for closer security cooperation in future.
Sihasak is also scheduled to hold further talks with Oman’s foreign minister, where he is expected to press the key issue again: asking Muscat to relay Thailand’s concerns and requests to Iran in the hope of securing progress on the navigation problems facing Thai vessels.
