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Thai FM Discusses Strait of Hormuz Stranded Ships, Oman Aid for Iran

Thai FM Discusses Strait of Hormuz Stranded Ships, Oman Aid for Iran

Matichon•International•33d ago

Reader Briefing

Thai Deputy PM Sihasak held discussions with Iran's Foreign Minister regarding the plight of Thai vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and the potential for humanitarian aid.

  • •Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow held bilateral talks with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
  • •The discussions focused on the ongoing conflict's global impacts, particularly the navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, and the stranded Thai ships.
  • •Thailand expressed readiness to provide humanitarian aid, specifically medicine, to Iran through Oman.

Overview

  • •On May 14, 2026, Sihasak Phuangketkeow met with Abbas Araghchi in New Delhi.
  • •The meeting occurred during the BRICS Foreign Ministers and Partners meeting.
  • •Sihasak Phuangketkeow expressed concern over the prolonged war and its global impacts.
  • •Thailand is concerned about navigation through the Strait of Hormuz due to the ongoing conflict.
  • •Approximately 7-8 Thai ships are currently stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • •Iran understands the importance of transportation through the Strait of Hormuz for Thailand and other nations.
  • •Oman and Iran will jointly manage the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing freedom and safety of navigation.
  • •Thailand is prepared to send humanitarian aid, including medicine, to Iran via Oman soon.

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Key Quotes

Sihasak Phuangketkeow
"We are concerned about the prolonged war that is causing global impacts."
เราเป็นห่วงสงครามที่ยืดเยื้อมานานก่อให้เกิดผลกระทบทั่วโลก
Sihasak Phuangketkeow
"Thailand is concerned about navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and when the closure will end."
ประเทศไทยเป็นห่วงการเดินเรือผ่านช่องแคบฮอร์มุซ ว่าเมื่อไรการปิดช่องแคบจะยุติ
Sihasak Phuangketkeow
"Iran understands that transportation through the Strait of Hormuz, especially oil and fertilizer tankers, is important to Thailand and other countries."
อิหร่านเข้าใจว่าการขนส่งผ่านช่องแคบฮอร์มุซ โดยเฉพาะเรือบรรทุกน้ำมันและปุ๋ย เป็นสิ่งสำคัญต่อประเทศไทยและประเทศอื่น ๆ
Sihasak Phuangketkeow
"I informed the Iranian Foreign Minister that we are ready to respond and will send humanitarian assistance via Oman soon."
ตนเองจึงแจ้งกับรัฐมนตรีว่าการกระทรวงการต่างประเทศอิหร่านว่าเราพร้อมตอบสนอง และจะส่งความช่วยเหลือทางมนุษยธรรมผ่านประเทศโอมานในไม่ช้า

Key Entities

Person

Sihasak Phuangketkeow(สีหศักดิ์ พวงเกตุแก้ว)
Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs who discussed stranded ships and humanitarian aid.
Abbas Araghchi(นายอับบาส อารักชี)
Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs who held bilateral talks with the Thai Deputy Prime Minister.

Place

Iran(อิหร่าน)ℹ️
Country whose Foreign Minister met with Thai officials, relevant to Strait of Hormuz navigation and humanitarian aid.
Strait of Hormuz(ช่องแคบฮอร์มุซ)ℹ️
Key maritime passage where Thai ships are stranded and navigation is a concern.
Oman(โอมาน)ℹ️
Country that will facilitate humanitarian aid from Thailand to Iran and will jointly manage the Strait of Hormuz.
United States(สหรัฐอเมริกา)ℹ️
Nation involved in negotiations with Iran concerning the conflict that impacts shipping.
Israel(อิสราเอล)ℹ️
Nation involved in the conflict impacting diplomatic discussions regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

Organization

BRICSℹ️
Group hosting the Foreign Ministers meeting where the bilateral discussion between Thailand and Iran took place.