Sihasak revealed that the Omani Ministry of Defense has coordinated with Thailand to resend the list of Thai ships still awaiting passage through the Strait of Hormuz. He noted this is good news following the safe passage of the SCG vessel and hinted at plans to hold another discussion with Iran's Foreign Minister.
20 April 2026 GMT+7 Mr. Sihasak Puangketkaew, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, gave an interview at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok regarding the case on 19 April when a ship from The Siam Cement Public Company Limited (SCG) successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz. He said this was good news, although it is unclear whether the success was due to his visit to the Sultanate of Oman during the Songkran festival to request Oman, which has close ties to Iran, to help coordinate and provide the list of Thai ships to Iran.
. . . Meanwhile, on 19 April, the Omani Ministry of Defense contacted Thailand again to request the list of Thai ships still awaiting passage. This approach may be seen as a positive sign following the recent visit to Oman, and there is hope that other Thai ships will also be able to pass safely. However, with the current regional situation becoming increasingly tense, it may make it more difficult for ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz. Thailand wants all ships of every nationality to pass safely and also hopes to see peace in the Middle East region along with serious and continuous diplomatic negotiations.
Mr. Sihasak also revealed that the government has been making efforts to coordinate through all channels to enable Thai ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. They are considering opportunities to speak again with Iran's Foreign Minister, who is currently quite busy. Regarding the stance of the international community and ASEAN in calling for peace in the Middle East, he emphasized the importance of resolving issues peacefully without force and avoiding escalation of war. There is a strong desire for sincere and serious negotiations, especially within ASEAN, which has reiterated its joint position seeking peace since the ongoing war benefits no one.