Authorities in Thailand have threatened Somali pirates with a crushing attack should they refuse to release a hijacked Thai-flagged cargo ship and its 27 crew members.An unnamed top military commander in Thailand called on the pirates to release the vessel, warning that the Thai army would attack the pirates and release the ship and all its crew members, a Press TV correspondent reported.
The commander also explained that the government policy in Thailand would not allow ransom pay to criminals.
Meanwhile, a source close to the hijackers said the pirates would kill the hostages should Bangkok refuse to pay the ransom demanded.
Somali pirates seized the 20,377-ton vessel on Saturday as it was en route to Bangladesh from the United Arab Emirates.
The commander also explained that the government policy in Thailand would not allow ransom pay to criminals.
Meanwhile, a source close to the hijackers said the pirates would kill the hostages should Bangkok refuse to pay the ransom demanded.
Somali pirates seized the 20,377-ton vessel on Saturday as it was en route to Bangladesh from the United Arab Emirates.