What Happened
Airline Ousts Leader After Flooding Causes Baggage Chaos
Thai Airways International has removed CEO Chai Eamsiri with immediate effect, following a week of flight disruptions and a severe baggage backlog at Suvarnabhumi Airport, triggered by flooding in Bangkok. The airline’s board, chaired by Lavaron Sangsnit, appointed Director and executive committee member Samrit Samniang as acting CEO. Chai will remain a director of the airline while a fact-finding investigation into the disruption is carried out. The crisis began when heavy rain and flooding swept through Bangkok, impacting ground operations and causing delays and baggage handling issues. As reported by AeroTime, the airline has announced plans to review its management structure and employment arrangements to prevent a repeat of the disruptions.