Agreement enables Thai tankers to cross Hormuz under Iranian conditions amid partial restrictions.

Thailand has secured an agreement with Iran to allow its oil tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced on Saturday.

“Recently, successful negotiations with Iran have allowed Thai oil tankers to transit safely through the Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns over crude supply and expediting oil deliveries to Thailand,” Anutin said at a press conference, without providing further details.

The development follows a statement issued earlier this week by Iran’s mission to the United Nations, which said that vessels deemed “non-hostile” and not involved in or supportive of attacks against Iran are permitted to navigate the strait. According to the mission, ships that comply with “declared security regulations” may pass “safely” in coordination with Iranian authorities.

Iran has partially restricted the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of war in late February. The waterway is a key artery for global energy flows, with nearly 20 percent of the world’s exported oil passing through it.

Much of that oil is destined for Asian countries, including Thailand, where concerns over potential fuel shortages have intensified in recent weeks.

Anutin also said Thailand has “accelerated negotiations with various countries” to secure its energy supply, without offering additional details. Authorities had previously indicated that discussions were underway with countries such as Russia and Nigeria.

The announcement came after a Thai-flagged tanker successfully transited the strait on Tuesday. It follows a March 11 incident in which Iran attacked another Thai tanker, triggering a fire and leaving three crew members missing.

The agreement reflects efforts by Thailand to maintain stable energy imports as tensions continue to affect one of the world’s most strategic maritime corridors.

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