{
  "id": 11387816,
  "title": "Thai Airways board removes CEO after service disruptions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/thai-airways-board-removes-ceo-after-service-disruptions",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-02T07:51:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Khaosod English",
    "slug": "khaosod-english",
    "url": "https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/2026/10/02/thai-airways-board-removes-ceo-after-service-disruptions/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Thai Airways International's board has decided to remove CEO Chai Eamsiri from his position, effective Friday, following major disruptions to passenger services at Suvarnabhumi Airport. The decision was made at a board meeting chaired by Lavaron Sangsanit, and the disruptions were attributed to staff shortages affecting ground operations, baggage handling, and flights, resulting in significant delays. Samrit Samniang, a former PTT executive, has been appointed as acting CEO. Chai, who had been serving until January 2027, will be replaced by the newly recruited CEO.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bangkok Post",
        "title": "Baggage claims to be moved to new location, transport ministry promises Thai Airways compensation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/baggage-claims-to-be-moved-to-new-location-transport-ministry",
        "published": "2026-10-02T06:42:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}