Thai Airways International Public Company Limited, or THAI, has resolved to temporarily suspend Mr. Chai Eamsiri from his duties as Chief Executive Officer pending a fact-finding investigation and review of the company's crisis management process, and has appointed Mr. Samrit Sangnueang, a company director, to serve as acting Chief Executive Officer in his place, effective from 2 October 2026. The decision was made at the 9/2569 special meeting of the Board of Directors on 2 October 2026, after the Board took note of the flood events in late September 2026, which affected the aviation business and the company's image. The Board therefore resolved to conduct a fact-finding investigation and review the crisis management process, and to report the results to the Board as soon as possible. In addition, the Board approved a change in the list of directors authorized to sign on behalf of the company under Article 23 of the company's regulations, which requires two directors to sign jointly and affix the company seal. The authorized signatories will change from Mr. Chai Eamsiri and Mr. Samrit Sangnueang to Mr. Samrit Sangnueang and Mr. Winich Wisesuwanphum, who will sign jointly and affix the company seal. Thai Airways stated that it places importance on maintaining the confidence of customers, stakeholders, and the public, as well as the best interests of shareholders as a whole, and that it will inform the Stock Exchange of Thailand of any material progress or conclusions.
Thai Airways International Public Company LimitedBoard suspended CEO Chai Eamsiri pending a fact-finding investigation into the company's flood crisis management, creating leadership and governance uncertainty.
