Thai Airways chief says he was fired by board after Bangkok flood chaos
- On Friday, the Thai Airways board acted against CEO Chai Eamsiri over major passenger service disruptions at Suvarnabhumi Airport, with local media reporting his dismissal or suspension following the flood crisis.
- Heavy flooding in Bangkok dumped 320mm of rain over three days, forcing the airline to cancel dozens of flights and suspend cargo operations when employees could not reach work.
- Operations at Suvarnabhumi suffered severe baggage delays requiring Air Force assistance to clear, while Thai Tourism Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul demanded more proactive management on Tuesday or resignation.
- Chai, who publicly apologized for the operational chaos, told reporters, "They didn't give a reason" regarding the board's decision while the carrier began a probe into potential workplace mistakes.
- The carrier, which operated 84 aircraft covering 61 destinations as of June 30, recently mounted a financial turnaround after 2020 bankruptcy-protected restructuring, though leadership uncertainty now looms.
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