"Kan Chomphalang" is urgently coordinating with the Navy to assist three missing crew members, praying for good news after recent signs of movement were detected on the ship. A friend revealed the last known location of the "engineer." Tags: [naval rescue, missing crew, ship attack, Strait of Hormuz, Thailand]
On 12 March 2026, regarding the attack on the Thai-flagged cargo ship “Mayuree Naree” in the Strait of Hormuz on 11 March 2026, reports stated that 20 crew members were safely rescued by the Omani Navy, but three crew remain missing. Thai authorities are actively searching for them, as previously reported. Tags: [ship attack, crew rescue, Omani Navy, missing persons, Thailand]
Kan Chomphalang revealed that since the incident, families of the three missing crew members have reached out for help, including those whose relatives had previously been unreachable but were later rescued. Families want to know if their loved ones are safe and alive because earlier reports were confusing—some said 23 crew were rescued, others claimed three had died, and some said the missing were rescued and taken to Turkey. Currently, the Navy likely has the most accurate information, so Kan shared family data with the Navy to help them coordinate with Oman for assistance. So far, 20 have been rescued, and they are investigating the last known location of the three missing based on information from survivors. Tags: [family assistance, rescue coordination, crew status, Navy cooperation, survivor information]
One survivor reported that Chawalit Chaiwong, one of the missing, was last seen near the engine room. Concern is heightened because the ship was attacked in that area. This information has been passed to the Navy for further coordination. Though not confirmed 100%, there are signs of movement on the ship, suggesting the people aboard may still be alive and safe. Tags: [survivor report, missing crew location, ship engine room, possible movement, rescue efforts]
Meanwhile, efforts have been made to encourage the families of the missing to send messages through any possible means, urging those aboard to do whatever they can to show they are alive. This morning, updates indicated continued movement and sounds from the ship, raising hopes for good news. Tags: [family communication, signs of life, rescue updates, hope, missing crew]
Biew, 35, the girlfriend of Chawalit Chaiwong, the engineer, said she learned of his situation yesterday but did not know his exact location. Initially, she prayed that the 20 rescued were her boyfriend. He usually works in the engine room and does shifts there. He told her he had to pass through dangerous areas as the conflict was escalating. After hearing the news, she sought help from Kan Chomphalang to find out if he was still alive. Tags: [family concern, engineer, girlfriend, ship conflict, rescue inquiry]
Previously, her boyfriend had told her that during the situation, he saw gunfire over their heads. When anchored, they would report that the anchor was dropped. However, after his last shift before the incident, she lost contact and has not heard from him since. Tags: [eyewitness account, gunfire, ship anchoring, lost contact]
“I still have hope. I just want him to be safe and come home,” she said. Tags: [hope, safety, family statement] Biew added that while on the ship, she was able to contact him daily, but during shifts, he might not carry his phone. She has tried all means to reach him. Normally, he would be returning home soon, as each voyage lasts about 7–8 months. The company has asked them to wait for news, but she only wants to know if he is alive. Tags: [daily contact, communication challenges, voyage duration, family concern]
Kan Chomphalang added that tomorrow, families of two crew members will visit him to coordinate directly with the Navy to receive accurate information. Tags: [family visit, Navy coordination, information accuracy]