Thai Airways chief says he was fired by board after Bangkok flood chaos
The airline was forced to cancel dozens of flights this week when floods hit the Thai capital.
Thai Airways CEO Chai Eamsiri disclosed on Thursday that he was removed from his position by the airline's board, as reported by Khaosod English. Chai expressed that he had been informed of the decision beforehand and was invited to the board meeting to receive the news. However, he was not provided any reasoning behind his removal or further details about the timeline of events.
Speaking to Khaosod at 14:00 on 2 October, Chai stated that he had no regrets about leaving the CEO position, as he had anticipated it for some time. Chai, who had devoted 41 years of his career to Thai Airways, acknowledged that employees were aware of his accomplishments. Following the removal, Chai announced a temporary break from his duties to spend time with his family, as he had faced significant backlash on social media. The criticism, particularly its impact on his children, prompted this decision.
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- Thai Airways CEO Chai Eamsiri says he wasn’t given a reason for his removal khaosodenglish.com
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