Thai Airways chief sidelined by board over flood response, local media report

Passengers queue to claim baggage from Thai Airways flights at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, after heavy rain and flooding disrupted the airline's ground operations, in Bangkok, Thailand, September 29, 2026. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

BANGKOK: The board of Thai Airways has taken action against chief executive Chai Eamsiri over the flag carrier's response to a flood crisis in Bangkok, with local media outlets on Friday reporting both his suspension and his dismissal.

Reuters could not immediately verify the information and Thai Airways did not immediately respond to a request for confirmation.

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2026年9月29日，在泰国曼谷素万那普国际机场，由于暴雨和洪水导致泰国航空地面运营中断，乘客排队领取泰国航空航班的行李。路透社/Athit Perawongmetha

曼谷：泰国航空公司董事会已对首席执行官柴·伊姆西里采取了行动，原因是该公司对曼谷洪灾危机的应对措施不当。当地媒体周五报道称，柴·伊姆西里已被停职和解雇。

路透社无法立即核实该信息，泰国航空公司也未立即回应置评请求。

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