The Iranian embassy in South Africa has removed a social‑media post about Thai seafarers rescued after their ship was ...

By Napat Wesshasartar and Artorn Pookasook BAN SAI, Thailand, March 13 (Reuters) - Thousands of miles from the Middle East in Thailand's rural northeast, Sommai Butdee waits for news of her nephew, ...

Sommai Butdee waits for news of her nephew, one of three crew members missing from the Thai-flagged vessel after it was ...

Shipping in the Gulf and along the narrow Strait of Hormuz, which carries around a fifth of the world's oil, has come to a near-standstill since the US and Israel began strikes on Iran on February 28 ...

The Navy chief of staff has confirmed that three crew members aboard the Mayuree Naree are still alive, but rescue efforts ...

Two oil tankers hit by explosive-laden boats in Iraqi waters amid reports Iran may be using unmanned surface vessels.

Shipowner Precious Shipping says no specific warning advising the Thai-flagged vessel not to transit the Strait of Hormuz ...

Bangkok-headquartered Precious Shipping has said that the bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz had received prior authorisation for the voyage from both its insurers and independent security ...

On March 11, 2026, the Thai-flagged cargo ship Mayuree Naree was struck by missiles near the Strait of Hormuz, catching fire and forcing the crew to abandon ship. Smoke billowed from the engine room ...

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