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On 19th December 2006, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited held a Board of Directors’ Meeting, chaired by Air Chief Marshal Chalit Pukbhasuk, THAI’s Chairman, at THAI’s Head Office, with the following results:
1.Evaluation of THAI’s President Performance in Six-Month Period
THAI’s Board of Directors approved results of the performance evaluation of Flg. Off. Apinan Sumanaseni, THAI’s President, in 6-month period (May – 1st November 2006) as 3.62 from 5 (72.4%). The evaluation principle was conducted with criteria of Top Management Competency, which was chaired by Mr. Suparut Kwatkul, THAI’s Vice Chairman.
2. Approval of Organization Structure Adjustment
THAI’s Board of Directors approved an adjustment of the Organization Structure by reducing 109 working units (9.07%) from the current 1,127 units to 1,018 units. This will result in effective and timely operation as well as enhance organizational efficiency.
3. Delay of Airbus A380 Delivery
THAI’s Board of Directors assigned THAI’s President to further examine the compensation for the delay of Airbus A380 delivery with consideration on the effective integration with the company’s fleet development plan. The result shall be concluded within one month.
4. Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting 2006
THAI will hold Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting 2006 on Wednesday, 27th December 2006 at 13.30 hrs. at the Royal Thai Police Club on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road. The date to close the shareholder register and suspend the transfer of shares for the purpose of determining the rights to attend the meeting was on Thursday, 7th December 2006, at 1200 hours, until the end of the Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting. |
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On 14th November 2006, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited held a Board of Directors’ Meeting, chaired by Mr. Suparut Kwatkul, acting THAI’s Chairman, at THAI’s Head Office, with the following results:
1.Appointment of THAI’s Chairman of the Board of Directors
THAI’s Board of Directors approved the appointment of Air Chief Marshal Chalit Pukbhasuk, Commander-in-Chief, the Royal Thai Air Force, as THAI’s Chairman of the Board of Directors and Mr. Suparut Kwatkul, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, as Vice Chairman.
2.Appointment of THAI’s Executive Board
THAI’s Board of Directors approved the appointment of the Executive Board Members, as follows:
- Mr. Chaisak Saeng-xuto Chairman
- Mr. Sirin Nimmanahaeminda Director
- Mr. Pichai Chunhavajira Director
- Flg. Off. Apinan Sumanaseni Director
- ACM Narongsak Sangapong Director and Secretary
3.Appointment of THAI’s Audit Committee
THAI’s Board of Directors approved the appointment of the members of the Audit Committee, as follows:
- Mr. Vudhibhandhu Vichairatana Chairman
- Mr. Sivaporn Dardarananda Director
4.Appointment of THAI’s Nomination and Remuneration Committee
THAI’s Board of Directors approved the appointment of the members of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, as follows:
- Air Chief Marshal Chalit Pukbhasuk Chairman
- Mr. Suparut Kwatkul Director
- Pol. Gen. Nopadol Somboonsub Director
- Mr. Chartsiri Sophonpanich Director
- Mr. Kaweepan Raungpaka Director and Secretary
5.Appointment of Independent Committee
THAI’s Board of Directors approved the appointment of the members of the Independent Committee, as follows:
- Mr. Vudhibhandhu Vichairatana
- General Pairoaj Panichsamai
- Gen. Ruengroj Mahasaranond
- Mr. Sivaporn Dardarananda
- Mr. Chartsiri Sophonpanich
- Mr. Borwornsak Uwanno
- Pol. Gen. Nopadol Somboonsub
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On 8 November 2006, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited held a Board of Directors’ Meeting, chaired by Acting Chairman Mr. Suparat Kwatkul, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, with the following results:
Appointment of THAI’s 5 Board of Directors
THAI’s Board of Directors appointed 5 new Board Members, replacing those who resigned on 6 November 2006, as follows:
- Air Chief Marshal Chalit Pukbhasuk
Commander-in-Chief, Royal Thai Air Force
- Mr. Chaisawat Kitipornpaiboon
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport
- Mr. Sirin Nimmanahaeminda
Managing Director, Niyompanich Public Company Limited
- General Pairoaj Panichsamai
Deputy Supreme Commander
- Mr. Sivaporn Dardarananda
Secretary-General, the Elephant Reintroduction Foundation
Appointments are effective on 8 November 2006 onwards. |
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On 6 November 2006, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited held a Board of Directors’ Meeting, chaired by Mr. Wanchai Sarathulthat, THAI’s Chairman, at THAI’s Head Office, with the following results:
1. New Appointment of THAI’s Board of Directors
THAI’s Board of Directors appointed Mr. Chaisak Saeng-xuto, as THAI’s Director in replacement of Air Chief Marshal Chalit Pukbhasuk, who resigned on 17 October 2006. This will take effect from 6th November 2006 onwards.
2. Resignation of Board Members
- Mr. Wanchai Sarathulthat Former Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport
- Mr. Somchainuk Engtrakul Chairman of the Board Thai Military Bank Public Company Limited
- Mr. Pachara Yuthidhammadamrong Attorney-General, Office of the Attorney-General
- Mr. Vikrom Koompirochana Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Thailand to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and concurrently Ambassador of Thailand Accredited to Ireland
- Mr. Tirachai Vutithum President, Thai Soccer Player Foundation of Thailand
This will take effect on 7th November 2006 onwards.
Currently, THAI’s Board of Directors are as follows:
- Mr. Suparut Kwatkul Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance
- Mr. Chartsiri Sophonpanich President, Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited
- Mr. Borwornsak Uwanno Member of the Legislative Assembly
- Mr. Vudhibhandhu Vichairatana Director, The Bureau of the Budget
- Gen. Ruengroj Mahasaranond Former Supreme Commander
- Pol. Gen. Nopadol Somboonsub Director, Fraud & Cyber Crime
- Mr. Pichai Chunhavajira Senior Executive Vice President for Corporate Finance and Accounting, PTT Public Company Limited
- Mr. Chaisak Saeng-xuto Independent Director, Kasikorn Bank Public Company Limited
- Mr. Apinan Sumanaseni President, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited
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On 13 September 2006 at the Head Office of Thai Airways International Public Company Limited, Mr. Wanchai Sarathulthat, THAI’s Chairman of the Board of Directors, chaired the company’s Board of Directors Meeting, which approved the transfer and appointment of Management, as follows:
1.The Company’s Board Approved of Financial Aid
THAI’s Board of Directors approved of employee financial aid for those migrating their work place to Suvarnabhumi Airport, with financial assistance based on employee position.
- Employees below and equivalent to Level 7, approved at THB 20,000
- Division Managers, approved at THB 10,000
- Department Managers and higher will not receive financial aid, but the company will approve a net amount payable in their monthly salary
2.Transfer and Appointment of Management
1. Mrs. Suvakhon Nawongs, Vice President, Risk Management & Business Support Department, appointed Vice President, Office of the Internal Audit
2. Mrs. SangNgun Pornpaiboonstid, Vice President, Advisor for Special Projects (Vice President level), appointed Vice President, Risk Management & Business Support Department
3. Mrs. Chuda Dhanabhumi, Vice President, Human Resources Management Department, appointed Advisor for Special Projects (Vice President level)
4. Mr. Sopit Pokasoowan, Director, Flight Deck Crew Training Department, appointed Vice President, Information Technology Services Department
5. Mr. Montree Jumrieng, Director, Pilot Administration Department, appointed Vice President, Human Resources Management Department
6. Wg. Cdr. Supoch Srisod, Vice President, Line and Light Maintenance Department, appointed Vice President, Heavy Maintenance Department
7. Sqn. Ldr. Pairat Pawskul, Vice President, Heavy Maintenance Department, appointed Vice President, Technical Support
8. Mr. Pandit Chanapai, Director, The Americas and East Asia Region, appointed Vice President, Marketing Development and Support Department
9. Mr. Damrong Chaosuan, Director, Central Production Planning & Control Department, appointed Vice President, Light & Line Maintenance Department
10. Mr. Danuj Bunnag, Director, Royal Orchid Holidays Department, appointed Vice President, Marketing Planning Department
11. Mr. Pridi Boonsue, Vice President, Marketing Development and Support Department, appointed Vice President, Alliance Department
12. Mr. Apichai Sangsasi, Director, Crew General Administration Department, appointed Vice President, Operations Support Department
The transfers and appointments number 1-5 are effective as of 13 September 2006 onwards, whereby number 6-12 are effective as of 1 October 2006 onwards. |
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On 9 August 2006, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited held a Board of Directors’ Meeting, chaired by Mr. Wanchai Sarathulthat, THAI’s Chairman, at THAI’s Head Office, to approve the reshuffle and new appointments of THAI’s senior management, with the following results:
1. Reshuffle of THAI’s Senior Management
1.1. Mr. Nikom Raviyan Vice president inflight services and cabin crew development department, to be appointed Vice President, Advisor for Special Activities (8D)
2. New Appointment of THAI’s Management
2.1. Mr. Teerapol Chotichananpibal, Director Southeast Asia and Australasia ,to be appointed Vice President, Sales and Distribution Department (SS)
2.2. Ms. Theeraporn Tontapanish, Director legal Department, to be appointed Vice President, Legal Department (WL)
2.3. Mr. Pornchai Sereepong, Director office of the President, to be appointed Vice President, General Administration Department (DW)
2.4. Mr. Prapon Suchiva, Director inflight services development department, to be appointed as Vice President, In-Flight Services & Cabin Crew Development Department (DQ)
2.5. Mr. Thongchai Singhakul, Director Field office accounting and foreign taxation department, to be appointed as Vice President, Financial Accounting (DF)
This will take effect from 9th August 2006 onwards. |
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On 5 July 2006, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited held a Board of Directors’ Meeting, chaired by Mr. Wanchai Sarathulthat, THAI’s Chairman, at THAI’s Ground Support Equipment Services Department, Suvarnabhumi Airport, to approve the reshuffle and new appointments of THAI’s senior management, with the following results:
- Reshuffle of THAI’s Senior Management
- Mr. Kobchai Srivilas, Senior Executive Vice President, Corporate Planning and Information Technology Services, to be appointed Senior Executive Vice President, Advisor for Special Project
- ACM Narongsak Sangapong, Executive Vice President, Special Project, to be appointed Executive Vice President, Corporate Secretariat Department
- Mr. Tummasak Chutiwong, Executive Vice President, Corporate Secretariat, to be appointed Managing Director, Technical Department
- Flt. Lt. Pisal Chayakula, Executive Vice President, Corporate Support, to be appointed Executive Vice President, Corporate Planning and Information Technology Services Department
- Mrs. Arunee Phinyawat, Vice President, Corporate Finance, to be appointed Vice President, Financial Advisor for Special Project
- Mrs. SangNgun Pornpaiboonstid, Vice President, Corporate Planning, to be appointed Vice President, Advisor for Special Project
- New Appointment of THAI’s Management
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Wg. Cdr. Supachai Limpisvasti, Managing Director, Technical Department, to be appointed Senior Executive Vice President, Technical Advisor for Special Project.
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Mr. Vasing Kittikul, Executive Vice President, Commercial, to be appointed Senior Executive Vice President, Commercial Advisor for Special Project
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Mr. Wallop Bhukkanasut, Vice President, Sales and Distribution, to be appointed Executive Vice President, Commercial Department
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Flt. Lt. Pravit Shinawatra, Director, Flight Technical & Support, to be appointed Vice President, Aviation Personnel Development Department
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Mr. Pichait Riengvattanasuk, Director, Economic Planning, to be appointed Vice President, Corporate Finance Department
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Mr. Teeratat Pornpiboon, Director, Operations Control & Planning, to be appointed Vice President, Corporate Planning Department
This will take effect from 7th July 2006 onwards.
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18 April 2006 Mr. Wanchai Sarathulthat, Chairman of Thai Airways International Public Company Limited and Chairman of the President Selection Committee, said that resulting from the company’s Announcement of President Application to select a new President who will oversee THAI’s operations replacing the current President, Mr. Kanok Abhiradee, who will complete his term in 2006, the President Selection Committee had selected a qualified applicant to appoint as THAI’s new president being Flg. Off. Apinan Sumanaseni.
The President Selection Committee will determine the presidency salaries and allowance as well as employment contract based on the company’s regulations and in accordance with the Board’s resolution. The contract will later be submitted to the Ministry of Finance for approval. Once approved, the contract will be proposed to THAI’s Board of Directors for signing. The appointment of THAI’s new president will take effect from 1st May 2006.
The 56-year-old Flg. Off. Apinan Sumanaseni will be the 14th President of THAI and is currently holding a position of THAI’s Executive Vice President for Operations Department. Born on 18 June 1949, Flg. Off. Apinan Sumanaseni graduated from the Royal Thai Air Force Academy and joined THAI on 1 August 1975. |
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