Thai Prime Minister Anutin stated on the 28th that Thailand has reached an agreement with Iran to allow Thai oil tankers to safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
At a press conference, he said: "Both parties have reached an agreement to allow Thai oil tankers to safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz."
He said that this move will alleviate concerns about fuel imports.
He added that the government plans to lower oil taxes and adopt other support measures to mitigate the impact of rising oil prices.
He stated that Thailand's current oil reserves are sufficient to last for 100 days.
Anutin also told the media that the new government is expected to be formed next week and that the new cabinet list will be submitted to the King of Thailand for royal approval next Monday.
Due to disruptions in passage through the Strait of Hormuz, there is a risk of interruption in oil supplies. Coupled with rising international oil prices, many regions in Thailand, especially the southern part, are experiencing severe fuel shortages, with long queues and purchase limits at gas stations.
Iran Turns Back 3 Ships Attempting to Pass Through the Strait of Hormuz
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard issued a statement on the 27th, saying that it turned back three container ships attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz that day.
The statement said that U.S. President Trump falsely claimed the "Strait of Hormuz is open"; on that day three container ships of different nationalities attempted to enter the designated certified ship channel but turned back after warnings from the Revolutionary Guard Navy.
The statement declared that the Strait of Hormuz is now closed, prohibiting any vessels "from or destined for" U.S. and Israeli-allied ports from passing. Any unauthorized attempts to cross the Strait of Hormuz will face severe measures.