20 Thai Crew of Mayuree Naree Return from Oman; MOL and MFA Provide Reception
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On March 16, 2026, Thai officials including Deputy Permanent Secretary Mr. Pichet Thongphan and officials from the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare welcomed 20 Thai crew members returning from Oman at Suvarnabhumi Airport. The Ministry of Labour coordinated with the ship-owning company to ensure full wages, conflict-zone compensation per international law, and full personal-belongings compensation. The company committed to retaining all crew members as employees and will arrange both physical and mental health assessments.
“Upon arrival in Thailand, the Ministry of Labour, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare provided close assistance and facilitation at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Samut Prakan Province.”
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The Ministry of Labour Thailand announced the arrival of 20 Thai crew members from Oman at Suvarnabhumi Airport on March 16, 2026. Officials from both the Ministry of Labour and Ministry of Foreign Affairs provided reception and facilitation. The ship-owning company committed to paying full wages including additional compensation for working in a conflict zone under international law, covering the period from employment start through return to Bangkok. The company will also provide full compensation for lost personal belongings and reaffirmed commitment to retain and re-employ all crew members. Comprehensive health checks covering physical and mental well-being will be conducted.
Affected parties include Thai maritime workers employed on vessels operating in conflict zones. While no new regulatory obligations are created, Thai seafarers and their employers operating abroad may benefit from awareness of consular support channels and the standards for conflict-zone compensation referenced in this facilitation effort.
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- Posted Date 22 Mar 2026 March 16, 2026, 06.45 hours – Mr. Pichet Thongphan, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, together with Mr. Pongthep Phetchsom, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Mr. Banchaa Yuenyongjongcharoen, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Consular Affair s, and Ms. Maratee Nalita Andamo, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Information and Deputy Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, along with their teams, welcomed all 20 Thai crew members returning from Oman. Upon arrival in Thailand, the Ministry of Labour, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare provided close assistance and facilitation at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Samut Prakan Province.
Mr. Pongthep Phetchsom, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, stated that the Ministry of Labour, through the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, has closely coordinated with the ship-owning company regarding wages, welfare, and all related entitlements for the crew, with full cooperation from the company. In terms of entitlements, all crew members will receive full wages, including additional compensation for working in a conflict zone, in accordance with relevant international laws, covering the period from the start of employment until their return to Bangkok. The company will transfer wages directly into each crew member’s bank account by the end of each month as usual. In addition, the company will provide full compensation for personal belongings lost during the incident. For items left on board, compensation will be paid in full within an appropriate timeframe. The company has also reaffirmed its commitment to retain all crew members as employees and is prepared to re-employ them immediately should they wish to return to work.
Following their return to Thailand, the company has arranged comprehensive health checks, covering both physical and mental well-being, to be conducted by medical professionals.
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