Thai Airways chief says he was fired by board after Bangkok flood chaos

VNExpress - Oct 3, 2026

Thai Airways CEO Chai Eamsiri said Friday that the airline's board had fired him following the flag carrier's chaotic response to severe flooding in Bangkok last week.

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