BANGKOK — The Royal Thai Navy has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that a vessel involved in an incident in the Gulf of Oman was Thai-flagged, confirming that no Thai ship was involved.
Rear Adm. Parach Rattanachaiyaphan, spokesman for the Royal Thai Navy, said on 18 July 2026 that the Navy’s Operations Centre coordinated with the Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Center (Thai-MECC) Operations Centre and the Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) of the Marine Department to verify the vessel through ship-tracking systems.
The investigation confirmed that the vessel shown in media reports was not registered under the Thai flag.
The Navy also checked the status of the only Thai merchant vessel currently operating in the Gulf of Oman.
After coordinating with the ship’s safety officer, authorities confirmed that both the vessel and its crew were safe and continuing normal operations.
The Royal Thai Navy urged the public to rely on information from government agencies and credible news sources.
It added that authorities would continue to closely monitor maritime security developments and coordinate with relevant agencies to safeguard Thai vessels and the country’s maritime interests.
