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Thai Airways CEO Chai Eamsiri says he wasn’t given a reason for his removal
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Thai Airways CEO Chai Eamsiri has confirmed that the airline’s board removed him from his position on Thursday, saying he had received signals beforehand that the move was coming.
Key facts
- Thai Airways CEO Chai Eamsiri has confirmed that the airline’s board removed him from his position on Thursday, saying he had received signals beforehand that the move was coming.
- The board of Thai Airways International Plc resolved to remove Chai as chief executive and appoint a fact-finding committee to investigate delayed passenger baggage and flight delays
- Speaking to Khaosod at 2pm on 2 October, Chai said the board had told him of its resolution to end his tenure as CEO and launch the inquiry into the baggage and flight-delay problems.
- Chai said he had worked at Thai Airways for 41 years and that employees understood his record
Summary
The board of Thai Airways International Plc resolved to remove Chai as chief executive and appoint a fact-finding committee to investigate delayed passenger baggage and flight delays. He was invited to the board meeting to be informed of the decision, but said he was not told why he had been removed or given any further details, including a timeline.
Speaking to Khaosod at 2pm on 2 October, Chai said the board had told him of its resolution to end his tenure as CEO and launch the inquiry into the baggage and flight-delay problems.