rooster59 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Former PTT boss tipped to become THAI president By THE NATION Chansin Treenuchagron, a newly appointed board member of Thai Airways International (THAI), is reportedly being tipped to become the new acting president of the carrier. However, Chansin, who was appointed to the board on June 4, has denied being approached to take the job. He said that if he were to be offered the post, he would have to consider the offer carefully before making any decision. Chansin is a former president of PTT. The current acting president of THAI is Chakkrit Parapuntakul. The national carrier is currently undergoing bankruptcy restructuring. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/business/30389116 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2020-06-06 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post steven100 Posted June 6, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 6, 2020 I think it's a bit late for that. Should have done something 12 months ago. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Farmerkev Posted June 6, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 6, 2020 He said that if he were to be offered the post, he would have to consider the offer carefully before making any decision. Meaning, as its going through bankruptcy procedures how much will there be for me too divert into my own pockets 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post colinneil Posted June 6, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 6, 2020 His first thought about being tipped to become President of Thai airways was probably...... Whats in it for me. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermik Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 I,m guessing that one of his buddies is a certain uncle P?.......... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Just how long can you whip a dead horse??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy one Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Will PTT pay him a commission for any outstanding fuel bill that is recovered 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mighty Posted June 6, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 6, 2020 Shouldn't they be looking for an experienced veteran of the airline industry? 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew65 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 1 hour ago, mighty said: Shouldn't they be looking for an experienced veteran of the airline industry? Absolutely, but most of them that were successful would be farang. I think the boss of Cathay is retired/retiring. Although he probably doesn't want or need the hassle. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Misterwhisper Posted June 6, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 6, 2020 (edited) Thai Airways truly is a lost cause when even now - as the airline is undergoing "restructuring" - people are still sitting on (or are appointed to) its board who have absolutely nothing to do with the aviation industry. It's like making a tailor chairman of the blacksmith association. Edited June 6, 2020 by Misterwhisper 11 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheRun Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 2 hours ago, Misterwhisper said: Thai Airways truly is a lost cause when even now - as the airline is undergoing "restructuring" - people are still sitting on (or are appointed to) its board who have absolutely nothing to do with the aviation industry. It's like making a tailor chairman of the blacksmith association. IIRC the guy who turned around JAL a decade or so ago had no previous aviation experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 4 hours ago, steven100 said: I think it's a bit late for that. Should have done something 12 months ago. 12 years ago or more... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samran Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 SOE musical chairs. They need industry specialists, but that won't be allowed to happen. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post steevjee Posted June 6, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 6, 2020 Think I can kiss my THB 14250 refund from a cancelled flight goodbye, I applied for it over a month ago but not 1 word of reply. If I dont get it I'll walk before I ever fly with Thai or Thai Smile again. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshguy Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 (edited) Im "supposed" to be flying with them (LHR-BKK and return Sept.-Dec. this year....., my flight hasnt been "cancelled "...yet!. I dont suppose I will get any refund if it is cancelled.........Hey ho! Maybe in the new year Thailand will be a place for me to visit.....hopefully! Edited June 6, 2020 by welshguy spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Meeseeks Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 5 hours ago, colinneil said: His first thought about being tipped to become President of Thai airways was probably...... Whats in it for me. Shouldn't that be anyone's first thought? It's a hard job running a business, let alone one that has been mismanaged for an extended period of time. He's not running a charity or doing it out of the kindness of his heart. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Meeseeks Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, mighty said: Shouldn't they be looking for an experienced veteran of the airline industry? They should be looking for several, especially those that have helped airlines get out of serious financial difficulties before. Unfortunately that is not the way Thai businesses operate and they must maintain control because it is a money maker and a popularity contest for them. This is the kind of role that demands a person that will make really harsh decisions that affect peoples' income and lives. The kind of person that will be deeply unpopular with the staff simply because he will not cowtow to cultural conformity or the whims of the middle management. Edited June 6, 2020 by Mr Meeseeks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjo o tjim Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Good luck with that... They need to address the corruption first, and that will require a real outsider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixelaoffy Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 13 minutes ago, Mr Meeseeks said: They should be looking for several, especially those that have helped airlines get out of serious financial difficulties before. Unfortunately that is not the way Thai businesses operate and they must maintain control because it is a money maker and a popularity contest for them. This is the kind of role that demands a person that will make really harsh decisions that affect peoples' income and lives. The kind of person that will be deeply unpopular with the staff simply because he will not cowtow to cultural conformity or the whims of the middle management. Well that NEVER happens in Thailand! How many non thai CEOs in the land of deference and irrationality? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 4 hours ago, Misterwhisper said: Thai Airways truly is a lost cause when even now - as the airline is undergoing "restructuring" - people are still sitting on (or are appointed to) its board who have absolutely nothing to do with the aviation industry. It's like making a tailor chairman of the blacksmith association. Or asking moles about the habits of skylarks as someone quite memorably put it .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redline Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Absolutely hilarious ???? another leader with no airline expertise ???????????? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Well.....giving the Thai Airway presidency to a guy that runs a gas station kind of fits the bill.....but he would definitely be better than the past few dregs they've had! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 7 hours ago, rooster59 said: However, Chansin, who was appointed to the board on June 4, has denied being approached to take the job. He said that if he were to be offered the post, he would have to consider the offer carefully before making any decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Rodriguez Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 asking for more money, shares, stock, options, bonus, golden parachute .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Meeseeks Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 1 hour ago, pixelaoffy said: Well that NEVER happens in Thailand! How many non thai CEOs in the land of deference and irrationality? You have never heard of Bill Heinecke? I am another, however much less well known. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 7 hours ago, colinneil said: His first thought about being tipped to become President of Thai airways was probably...... Whats in it for me. Possibly making sure the airline's aviation fuel is supplied by PTT for starters??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fex Bluse Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 What a banana republic. There seem to be only a handful of people in Thailand that just do "business". Any kind of business. Oil, airlines, whatever. These super Thais can run any kind of business. They are so talented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natway09 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 If they do not get an overseas specialist (we know there is not one here) at operating a large International Airline I fear they are gone. What's with this Thai thing that the saviour has to be one of the boys still or again. Slow learners. He may be a good business man but being an Executive in a "manufacturing process" which because of it's nature can hardly not make a profit is a vastly different thing to running a successful International Airline with so many more facets. Finally, is it not up to the receiver to make this appointment, what has the Government of the day got to do with it, now ?? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Number Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 18 hours ago, steevjee said: Think I can kiss my THB 14250 refund from a cancelled flight goodbye, I applied for it over a month ago but not 1 word of reply. If I dont get it I'll walk before I ever fly with Thai or Thai Smile again. 180 days is their estimated turnaround for refunds due to cancellations of flights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thequietman Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 21 hours ago, Andrew65 said: Absolutely, but most of them that were successful would be farang. I think the boss of Cathay is retired/retiring. Although he probably doesn't want or need the hassle. Any foreigner that finds 'issues' may 'disappear.' This is not a job for any1 other than a Thai. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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