Kildonan Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Muscat to BKK,,, their BC cheese platter was 2 triangles of soft cheese still in the commercial wrapper, cost +/- 25 satang!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotman Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Maybe they should expand into the profitable, efficient airline business? Now there's an idea that they probably haven't thought of too deeply. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGW Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 2 minutes ago, Pilotman said: Maybe they should expand into the profitable, efficient airline business? Now there's an idea that they probably haven't thought of too deeply. Does this "business model" actually still exist in the present day? Better off selling food and leasing airstrip out for drag races! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandolphGB Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 (edited) Quote Initially, Thai Airways had contacted PTT and Bangchak Corporation to assess their interest in the investment and has also sought a Bt100 million bank loan, which has been approved. Addicted to borrowing. Anything that THAI touches loses money. Plus, I doubt all of the loan will go to the right places. Edited August 31, 2020 by RandolphGB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJRS1301 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 26 minutes ago, Pilotman said: Maybe they should expand into the profitable, efficient airline business? Now there's an idea that they probably haven't thought of too deeply. No airline is currently profitable nor will be for many years to come methinks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Rak Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 AHH! In to the food business, that will keep our noses officially in the trough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronaldo0 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Better get cooking as they owe 260 billion bht ! ???????????? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 3 hours ago, RotBenz8888 said: Thai airways omelette two-in-one, if you don't eat it, it can be used as a sponge! Or it can be inflated and used as a flotation aid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 1 minute ago, overherebc said: Or it can be inflated and used as a flotation aid. Or a whooppee cushion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmitch Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Can't wait to se the rest of the restructure plans if this is part of it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingstonkid Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 3 hours ago, scorecard said: Thai's reason for existence (as specifically mandated by Thai gov't dictate / the actions it undertakes to make money is operating an airline to move people and cargo from A to B. If I held any serious policy position in this sad chaos I would be seriously demanding they get back to their core business and focus totally on the core business/their reason for existence. Seems to me that the creditors (who are owed several hundred billion Baht), should be making the same demand, total focus on core business. As a small shareholder I will step in. At the moment the airline industry internationally is screwed. No one is travelling unless they have to. airlines from certain countries are being blocked. There is no income from flying unless the plane is full and no one is getting that kind of international fair. That being said the fact that THAI is now looking at other streams of income to me is a good thing, any income is better than no income. This will also provide jobs for people that are laid off. Again a win for the country and the creditors and shareholders. In history many companies have started out producing one thing and due to the changes in the world had to change the product that they produced and sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 3 hours ago, welovesundaysatspace said: Doesn’t sound like a stupid idea. And what do you think you get served at 7-11 and gas stations if it doesn’t come from TG? Just a different mass producer of convenience <deleted> that has production cost of a few baht. Not just a mass producer of convenience. THAI is a state-owned enterprise and has no business using the Thai Treasury to compete against private free enterprises engaged in the commercial food business. It's worse enough that its catering business was expanded to compete against private catering enterprises and apparently its inept management of THAI carried over as well (not prepared or concern for business risks having the backing of the Thai Treasury?). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydebolle Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Now it is "Puffs and Pies", at how many thousands of Baht a piece? You could not get flying right after the joint-venture with SAS, those dirty farangs from Scandinavia. So how on Earth do you want to run a catering business or a small bakery? Unless, of course, you get all those crooks and thieves out; no other company had staff on their payroll clocking 419 days overtime in one year. Your call .......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 27 minutes ago, kingstonkid said: As a small shareholder I will step in. At the moment the airline industry internationally is screwed. No one is travelling unless they have to. airlines from certain countries are being blocked. There is no income from flying unless the plane is full and no one is getting that kind of international fair. That being said the fact that THAI is now looking at other streams of income to me is a good thing, any income is better than no income. This will also provide jobs for people that are laid off. Again a win for the country and the creditors and shareholders. In history many companies have started out producing one thing and due to the changes in the world had to change the product that they produced and sold Perhaps shareholders could demand that past presidents, hangers on, agents, cronies and corrupt staff should pay their ill gotten gains back to Thai so they can pay off some part of their debts. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaiyen Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 The food on Thai Airways going back to Perth has always been disgusting ! Croissants, like the ones in the phot with cheese nd salad in them. Most people didn't eat them, but they served the same <deleted> for 15 years that I was flying this route. No way will their food be any good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 (edited) 21 hours ago, webfact said: Initially, Thai Airways had contacted PTT and Bangchak Corporation to assess their interest in the investment and has also sought a Bt100 million bank loan, which has been approved. For something that was already set-up producing 100,000 meals a day, and has been standing idle since? So the loan is for what reason? Edited September 1, 2020 by metisdead Please do not modify someone else's post in your quoted reply, either with font or color changes or wording. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dap Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Well, they destroyed a perfectly good airlines now watch em' do the same to a money making food industry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimfan Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 3 hours ago, Grumpy John said: The wife and I flew to Australia on Thai a few years ago and I commented that this was the best airline food I had ever eaten. On the return leg the food was terrible and neither of us could eat it. I commented it would be great if there was a 7/11 on board. Well I guess it could be considered ironic that the 2 are working together now! You should have flown Emirates its food quality is miles ahead of Thai Airways. But i would still prefer Thai Airways over Qantas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimfan Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 How the hell does a bankrupt company get a B100 million loan ? Who is paying for the fuel to fly the planes ? Do they actually have any of the peoples cash left. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimfan Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 8 minutes ago, hotchilli said: For something that was already set-up producing 100,000 meals a day, and has been standing idle since? So the loan is for what reason? To bake cookies and cakes to sell in 7/11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadilo Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 2 minutes ago, Swimfan said: To bake cookies and cakes to sell in 7/11 You forgot about the Puff and Thai Pie. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkk6060 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 4 hours ago, webfact said: The airline’s catering department has also opened three new Puff and Pie outlets. Yummy. I love Puff and Pie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyril sneer Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 4 hours ago, ezzra said: Hey you there Thai airways, how about giving me back the 30,000 baht refund on a cancelled trip from back in March before you go start another business using my money please..Turned out by the following article that those gus at TG were rotten and crooks to the core, no surprise there... https://www.paddleyourownkanoo.com/2020/08/30/thai-airways-employee-claimed-419-days-of-overtime-in-a-single-year/ Yes they’re a disgrace I’d rather buy red bull than any food they produce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger70 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 4 hours ago, webfact said: Thai Airways eyes expansion into food business They shouldn't be allowed to get an other loan and start a food business Before they pay their Debt to the people for the cancelled trip tickets and their other Debts. Myself I Can't see this food business working 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Monday Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Hmm. Usually when ne reads of restructuring it is ancillary functions, outsource as much as possible to cut losses and laser focus on the core business. Maybe bring in some experienced management people experienced in airline turnarounds. Where would these chaps be hiding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pineapple01 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 C.P have pulled out.The Current Thai Airways Board of Directors failed the basic Exam to work at 7/11. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvs Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 2 hours ago, Pilotman said: Maybe they should expand into the profitable, It is already very profitable!!(for some people) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 39 minutes ago, Swimfan said: To bake cookies and cakes to sell in 7/11 100 million that buys a lot of dough ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt1591 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 (edited) As mentioned, Thai Airways has been in the food business forever - Puff and Pie. They are simply expanding their reach. Edited August 31, 2020 by Curt1591 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadilo Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 56 minutes ago, cyril sneer said: Yes they’re a disgrace I’d rather buy red bull than any food they produce One company gives you wings, the other doesn’t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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