BANGKOK, March 16 (Xinhua) -- Twenty Thai crew members of the cargo ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz arrived in Thailand on Monday, with their three colleagues still missing, according to the owner of the vessel.
Precious Shipping Public Company Limited, the owner of the Thai-registered vessel Mayuree Naree, said in a press release that its senior executives were present at Suvarnabhumi Airport to welcome the crew and coordinated closely with relevant authorities to facilitate their smooth return.
The company also reaffirmed that its highest priority at this time remains the continued efforts to locate the three crew members who are still missing.
Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow sought the Iranian side's assistance in the search and rescue operation for the three Thai crew members on board over a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart on Sunday.
They also discussed the authorization for the safe passage of Thai cargo vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. ■