Bungling Thai Airways CEO sacked over shambolic flood response
Published date: Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:15:14 +0700Thai Airways CEO Chai Eamsiri has been sacked over the airline's shambolic response to floods in Thailand, which saw flight delays and thousands of passengers waiting for their baggage.
The board of Thai Airways International Public Company Limited today dismissed the chief executive during a board meeting in Bangkok. They said the end of his tenure was effective immediately.
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Bangkok, Thailand |
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02/10/2026 |
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