Thai Airways International's Board approves senior management reshuffle

Thai Airways International held its Board of Directors meeting on 17 September 2003, chaired by THAI’s Chairman Mr. Thanong Bidaya. THAI’s Board approved a senior management reshuffle of executive vice-presidents due to forthcoming retirements in September and in accordance with management reorganization. THAI’s Nomination Committee approved of the airline’s new organization structure, which was implemented for the following purpose:

1. To improve competitiveness to the highest level

2. To streamline organizational functions according to task

3. To appoint executives to organizational functions based on appropriateness of task

4. To give executives with ability an opportunity to manage organizational functions for increased profitability and productivity

5. To implement reorganization in accordance with future developments

The reshuffle of THAI’s senior management, effective 1 October 2003 onwards, was announced as follows:

- Mr. Kanok Abhiradee: President, and also to be appointed as Acting Executive Vice President, Commercial Department

- Mr. Tasnai Sudasna na Ayudhaya: Executive Vice President, Commercial Department, to be appointed as Executive Vice President, Corporate Support Department

- Mr. Suthep Suebsantiwongse: Executive Vice President, Human Resources & General Administration Department, to be appointed as Executive Vice President, Customer Services Department

The Executive Vice President, Customer Services Department position has been recently designated to directly oversee and manage customer services, with special emphasis on recognizing customer concerns and increasing effectiveness in reaching target groups. THAI’s new vision is to become more customer-centric, stressing the importance of improving customer service.

- Mr. Kobchai Srivilas: Managing Director, Technical Services Department, to be appointed as Executive Vice President, Corporate Planning and Information Technology Services Department

- Wg. Cdr. Supachai Limpisvasti: Vice President, Heavy Maintenance Department, to be appointed as Managing Director, Technical Services Department

- Flg. Off. Chinawut Naressaenee: Executive Vice President, Standards and Safety Assurance Department, to be appointed as Executive Vice President, Human Resources & General Administration Department

- Flg. Off. Norahuch Ployyai: Vice President, Special Project Department, to be appointed as Acting Executive Vice President, Standards and Risk Management Department

- Flg. Off. Veerachai Sripa: Vice President, Aviation Personnel Department, to be appointed as Executive Vice President, Operations Department