Thai Airways has officially dismissed its CEO, Chai Eamsiri, following widespread criticism over the airline’s handling of recent severe flooding in Bangkok. The decision, reported by local media outlets, came after days of operational turmoil at Suvarnabhumi Airport, where thousands of bags were left stranded and numerous flights faced significant delays. Despite Eamsiri’s public apology and his commitment to resolving the mounting baggage backlog, the airline’s board chose to terminate his tenure with immediate effect.

The pressure for leadership change mounted after the country’s tourism minister publicly condemned the carrier’s management, warning that the logistical failures were tarnishing Thailand’s reputation and threatening its vital tourism industry. With Bangkok grappling with the aftermath of nearly two days of relentless rainfall—which resulted in a declared disaster and several fatalities—the airport struggled to maintain operations as many staff members were unable to reach their posts. While Thai Airways has since canceled dozens of flights to normalize its schedule and promised to overhaul its management procedures, the leadership shakeup marks a definitive move by the board to address the crisis.