On 16 April 2026, H.E. Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, was received in audience by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of the Sultanate of Oman at Bait Al Baraka Palace in Muscat.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs expressed Thailand’s profound gratitude to the Government of Oman for the assistance extended to Thai crew members of the attacked Mayuree Naree Vessel and for facilitating the safe repatriation of Thai nationals. He also praised His Majesty’s royal vision for national development under the Oman Vision 2040, as well as Oman’s foreign policy of neutrality and its constructive role in de-escalating regional tensions.

His Majesty the Sultan expressed his appreciation for Thailand and his satisfaction with the close and long-standing relations between the two countries. His Majesty also extended his heartfelt condolences on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother. Furthermore, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs conveyed an invitation for His Majesty to pay an official visit to Thailand to further enhance the friendship and cooperation between the two countries in all areas of mutual benefit.