Panidone Pachimsawat, deputy spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said yesterday (Mar 25) that the ministry will inform the public once there is any update.
The Thai-flagged bulk carrier was attacked on Mar 11. While 20 crew members escaped unharmed, three remain trapped onboard, reports the Bangkok Post.
Mr Panidone expressed gratitude to Iran, Oman and other countries for their cooperation in facilitating the rescue efforts.
He also repeated a warning that Thai nationals in high-risk areas should urgently consider leaving and closely follow official updates.
Reports indicate the United States has proposed a 15-point plan to Iran to end hostilities, including permanently reopening shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran, however, insists it is not negotiating with the US.
If the negotiations, which the US says are taking place, fail, there is a risk of further attacks on Iranian infrastructure, he said, adding Iran continues to maintain its stance on restricting passage through the strait, although vessels from countries not seen as adversaries may still be allowed through.
On evacuation efforts, four Thai workers from Iran arrived safely home Tuesday morning via Turkey, while another eight were travelling from Iran to Turkey before returning home.
Mr Panidone said one Thai oil tanker has safely passed through the Strait of Hormuz and is en route to Thailand, while another vessel is awaiting clearance.
The body of a Thai national killed in an attack in Israel is scheduled to arrive in Thailand tomorrow, he said, noting that officials have coordinated with the victim’s family.
He said the government is committed to ensuring the safe evacuation of Thai nationals from danger zones at the earliest opportunity.
Some 1,486 Thai nationals have been assisted in leaving affected areas.