Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) declared that Chai Eamsiri will be THAI chief executive officer from 1 February 2023. 

The CEO Selection Committee, consisting the Plan Administrators, has chosen Eamsiri from 53 internal and external candidates, which include domestic and international executives in aviation industry and other industries. The recruitment processes; specifications, selection, evaluation conditions, were developed based on the Company’s context under the rehabilitation and privatization processes. Roles and responsibilities of THAI new CEO were defined in response to the Psychometric test for leadership competency. Candidates were also obliged to present their visions to the selection committee.

With 37 years of experience and knowledge in Thai aviation industry, Mr. Chai Eamsiri has acquired suitable attributes and qualifications for the position in every dimension. He has also obtained extensive financial and accounting literacy which is highly significant in achieving the Rehabilitation Plan amendments including earning new loans, restructuring capitals, and managing financial discipline to boost profit and accomplish the plan. Mr. Eamsiri has worked with international organizations and has been entrusted to be in a special working group of the business restructuring initiatives in 2020. He has played a vital role in the company’s Rehabilitation Plan implementation and transformation in the past two years.

At present, Chai Eamsiri has a position of THAI Chief Financial Officer before being appointed a Chief Executive Officer in 1 February 2023.

The appointment is a crucial next step to build trust and confidence among the Creditors, passengers and business partners. THAI new CEO qualifying for this open and transparent selection process acquires leadership and initiative competencies. Under his operation, THAI will accomplish the Business Transformation and Rehabilitation goals with long-term sustainable prosperity.