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THAI Board Resolutions

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:

 

  1. Air Chief Marshal Chalit Pukbhasuk
    Commander-in-Chief, Royal Thai Air Force
  2. Mr. Chaisawat Kitipornpaiboon
    Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport
  3. Mr. Sirin Nimmanahaeminda
    Managing Director, Niyompanich Public Company Limited
  4. General Pairoaj Panichsamai
    Deputy Supreme Commander
  5. Mr. Sivaporn Dardarananda
    Secretary-General, the Elephant Reintroduction Foundation

Appointments are effective on 8 November 2006 onwards.

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

 

  1. Mr. Wanchai Sarathulthat  Former Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport
  2. Mr. Somchainuk Engtrakul   Chairman of the Board Thai Military Bank Public Company Limited
  3. Mr. Pachara Yuthidhammadamrong Attorney-General, Office of the Attorney-General
  4. 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
  5. 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:

 

  1. Mr. Suparut Kwatkul Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance
  2. Mr. Chartsiri Sophonpanich President, Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited
  3. Mr. Borwornsak Uwanno Member of the Legislative Assembly
  4. Mr. Vudhibhandhu Vichairatana Director, The Bureau of the Budget
  5. Gen. Ruengroj Mahasaranond Former Supreme Commander
  6. Pol. Gen. Nopadol Somboonsub Director, Fraud & Cyber Crime
  7. Mr. Pichai Chunhavajira Senior Executive Vice President for Corporate Finance and Accounting, PTT Public Company Limited
  8. Mr. Chaisak Saeng-xuto Independent Director, Kasikorn Bank Public Company Limited
  9. Mr. Apinan Sumanaseni President, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited

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.

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.

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:

  1. Reshuffle of THAI’s Senior Management
    1. Mr. Kobchai Srivilas, Senior Executive Vice President, Corporate Planning and Information Technology Services, to be appointed Senior Executive Vice President, Advisor for Special Project
    2. ACM Narongsak Sangapong, Executive Vice President, Special Project, to be appointed Executive Vice President, Corporate Secretariat Department
    3. Mr. Tummasak Chutiwong, Executive Vice President, Corporate Secretariat, to be appointed Managing Director, Technical Department
    4. Flt. Lt. Pisal Chayakula, Executive Vice President, Corporate Support, to be appointed Executive Vice President, Corporate Planning and Information Technology Services Department
    5. Mrs. Arunee Phinyawat, Vice President, Corporate Finance, to be appointed Vice President, Financial Advisor for Special Project
    6. Mrs. SangNgun Pornpaiboonstid, Vice President, Corporate Planning, to be appointed Vice President, Advisor for Special Project
  2. New Appointment of THAI’s Management
    1. Wg. Cdr. Supachai Limpisvasti, Managing Director, Technical Department, to be appointed Senior Executive Vice President, Technical Advisor for Special Project.
    2. Mr. Vasing Kittikul, Executive Vice President, Commercial, to be appointed Senior Executive Vice President, Commercial Advisor for Special Project
    3. Mr. Wallop Bhukkanasut, Vice President, Sales and Distribution, to be appointed Executive Vice President, Commercial Department
    4. Flt. Lt. Pravit Shinawatra, Director, Flight Technical & Support, to be appointed Vice President, Aviation Personnel Development Department
    5. Mr. Pichait Riengvattanasuk, Director, Economic Planning, to be appointed Vice President, Corporate Finance Department
    6. Mr. Teeratat Pornpiboon, Director, Operations Control & Planning, to be appointed Vice President, Corporate Planning Department

      This will take effect from 7th July 2006 onwards.

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.

2 November 2005, a Board of Directors Meeting was held at Thai Airways International Public Company Limited, which was chaired by Mr. Wanchai Sarathulthat, THAI’s Chairman, with results as follows:

1. Extension of Presidential Duties

THAI’s Board of Directors approved the extension of presidential duties conducted by Mr. Somchainuk Engtrakul, THAI’s Board Member Acting as President, for an additional 3 months from the original date that concludes on 10 November 2005.  Mr. Engtrakul’s 3 month extension of presidential duties will continue through to 10 February 2006.  Approval was granted by THAI’s Board of Directors in order to facilitate company processes on a continual basis.

2. Establish Subsidiaries for Business Management

THAI’s Board of Directors approved of establishing 3 subsidiaries, with 100% of shares held by the company, to manage business related to the company’s activities, those being:
        2.1 A company to manage business concerning airport projects
        2.2 A company to manage business concerning airline ticket sales and tour packages
        2.3 A company to manage business  concerning airline human resources
THAI’s Board of Directors has required THAI’s Management to proceed with further processes in establishing these subsidiaries accordingly.

12 October 2005 at the Head Office of Thai Airways International Public Company Limited, a Board of Directors' Meeting was held and chaired by Mr. Wanchai Sarathulthat, THAI's Chairman, with the following result:
1. THAI's Annual General Shareholders' Meeting 2005
THAI's Board of Directors approved the date for the next Annual General Shareholders' Meeting 2005, on Friday, 23 December 2005, at 1330 hours, in the Auditorium at THAI's Head Office, with the date established to close the register and suspend the transfer of shares for the purpose of determining the right to attend the meeting on Tuesday, 6 December 2005, at 1200 hours, until THAI's Annual General Shareholders' Meeting comes to an end.
2. Appointment of the Business Units Coordination Working Group
THAI's Board of Directors acknowledged the appointment of the Business Units Coordination Working Group to further establish segmentation of  missions between the Business Units and Core Business (Airline Business), as follows:

1.Mr. Kobchai Srivilas                     Chairman of Working Group 
   THAI's Senior Executive Vice President 
   Corporate Planning and Information Technology Services Department
2.Mrs. Ngamnit Sombutpibool         Working Group Member 
   THAI's Executive Vice President 
   Finance and Accounting Department
3.Mr. Kaveepan Ruangpaka    Working Group Member 
   THAI's Executive Vice President 
   Human Resources Development & Management Department
4.Mr. Tummasak Chutiwong    Working Group Member 
   THAI's Executive Vice President 
   Corporate Secretariat Department
5.Wg.Cdr.Supachai Limpisvasti   Working Group Member 
   THAI's Managing Director 
   Technical Department
6. rs. Pismai Chandrubeksa    Working Group Member 
   THAI's Managing Director 
   Catering Department
7.Mrs. Rhatchaya Pamon-Montri   Working Group Member 
   THAI's Managing Director 
   Ground Customer Services Department
8.Flg. Off. Pethai Boonyaves    Working Group Member 
   THAI's Managing Director 
   Ground Support Equipment Service Department
9.Mr. Chanchai Singtoroj    Working Group Member 
   THAI's Managing Director 
   Cargo and Mail Commercial Department
10 Mr. Areepong Bhoocha-Oom   Working Group Member 
     Deputy Director-General 
     The State Enterprise Policy Office
11.Mrs. SangNgun Pornpaiboonstid   Secretary 
     THAI's Vice President 
     Corporate Planning Department

Furthermore, the Board of Directors appointed Mr. Pichai Chunhavajira, Senior Executive Vice President for Corporate Finance and Accounting, PTT Public Company Limited and member of THAI's Board of Directors as the Advisor to the Working Group as above.

14 September 2005, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited held a Board of Directors Meeting, chaired by Mr. Wanchai Sarathulthat, THAI's Chairman, with the following result:

Appointment of THAI's Member of the Board

THAI's Board of Directors approved of appointing Mr. Pichai Chunhavajira, Senior Executive Vice President for Corporate Finance and Accounting, PTT Public Company Limited as Member of the Board, replacing ACM Kongsak Wantana, who has resigned.  The appointment is effective as of 14 September 2005 onwards.

9 March 2005, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited held a Board of Directors’ Meeting, chaired by Mr. Thanong Bidaya, THAI’s Chairman, with the following results:

 

  • New Board Member Appointed

 

THAI’s Board of Directors approved the appointment of Police General Nopadol Somboonsub, Legal Advisor 11 (Investigation and Interrogation Administration) of the Royal Thai Police, as a Director of the airline’s Board of Directors, in place of Mr. Viroj Nualkhair who resigned, the appointment being effective immediately.

  • Approval of Golden Handshake Resignation Project and Mutual Separation Plan Project (MSP)

 

THAI’s Board of Directors approved the resignation of 199 employees under the Golden Handshake project which was offered to those who preferred to resign before their retirement time and resignation of 322 employees under the Mutual Separation Plan Project which was offered to those who did not prefer to migrate to the new Suvarnabhumi Airport, the approval being effective on 1 April 2005.  The total number of resigned employees was 521.

  • Improvement of Inflight Products and Services

 

THAI’s Board of Directors approved plans to improve the airline’s inflight travel kits and wine served for First Class and Business Class passengers, as follows:

  1. Selection of travel kits for First Class passengers will be BVLGARI and HERMES products and for Business Class passengers will be BIOTHERM and DUPONT products.
  2. Approval was received for 34 items of selected wine for service to First Class and Business Class passengers during 2005-2006.

12 January 2005, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited held a Board of Directors Meeting, chaired by Mr. Thanong Bidaya, THAI’s Chairman, with the following results:
 

1. Budget for Financial Assistance to Revive Tourist Sites Along the Andaman Sea

THAI’s Board of Directors approved the budget of 100 million baht for financial assistance resulting from the tidal wave in 6 southern provinces in Thailand. THAI’s financial aid will go towards transporting food, clothes and emergency supplies, including air tickets to transport the injured and those affected, as well as doctors, nurses, volunteers, charitable organizations, press and other entities. In addition, the financial aid will also be used to revive tourist sites along the Andaman Sea.
 

2. Approval for Appointment of the Vice Chairman and Authorized Directors of the Company

THAI’s Board of Directors appointed the following Vice Chairman and Authorized Directors of the Company:
  2.1. Mr. Wanchai Sarathulthat as the First Vice Chairman
 2.2. Mr. Suparat Kawatkul as the Second Vice Chairman
2.3. Authorized Directors will be either Mr. Thanong Bidaya, THAI’s Chairman, and one other director who will jointly sign names together with the affixation of the Company’s common seal, or three directors jointly sign their names together with the affixation of the Company’s common seal.

3. Approval for Appointment of the Audit Committee

THAI’s Board of Directors appointed the following Audit Committee:
 3.1. Mr. Olarn Chaipravat  Chairman
 3.2. Mr. Vichit Suraphongchai Member
 3.3. Mr. Borwornsak Uwanno  Member
 3.4. Mr. Thirachai Vudhidhama Member
 3.5. Mrs. Ngamnit Sombutpibool Secretary
 3.6. Mrs. Kesaree Narongdej  Advisor
 
4. Approval for Appointment of Independent Committee

THAI’s Board of Directors appointed the following Independent Committee:
 4.1. Mr. Olarn Chaipravat  Chairman
 4.2. Mr. Chai-anan Samudavanija Member
 4.3. Mr. Borwornsak Uwanno  Member
 4.4. Mr. Thirachai Vudhidhama Member
 4.5. Mr. Srisook Chandrangsu Member
 4.6. Mr. Somchainuk Engtrakul Member

27 October 2004,  Thai Airways International Public Company Limited, a Board of directors’ Meeting was held and chaired by Mr. Thanong Bidaya, THAI’s Chairman of the Board, with the following results:

1. THAI’s Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting 2004

THAI’s Board of Directors approved the date for the next Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting 2004, on Friday, 17 December 2004, at 1330 hours, in the Auditorium at THAI’s Head Office, with the date established to close the register and suspend the transfer of shares for the purpose of determining the right to attend the meeting on Monday, 29 November 2004, at 1200 hours, until THAI’s Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting comes to an end.

2. Appointment of a Board Member

THAI’s Board of Directors appointed Mr. Vudhibhandhu Vichiratna, Budget Director, The Bureau of the Budget, who replaces Prof. Suchai Charoenratanakul, M.D., who has resigned from the position, as of 27 October 2004 onwards.

29 September 2004, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited held a Board of Directors Meeting, chaired by Mr. Thanong Bidaya, the THAI Chairman, with the decision to establish a "Company Limited" for Cargo and Mail Commercial Services, as follows:

The THAI Board of Directors approved for the company to proceed with the establishment of a "Company Limited" for Cargo and Mail Commercial Services, operating with freighter aircraft. The shareholders of the company will include:

1. Thai Airways International Public Company Limited will hold 49%, as the largest shareholder
2. Other shareholders will hold a combined total of no more than 51% of the shares. Each of these shareholders must be legal, Thai entities holding at least 2% of the total shares.


In addition, the THAI Board of Directors approved a to organize a the Road Show to seek out interested shareholders by appointing company representatives to oversee this activity, as follows:

1. Mr. Somchainuk Engtrakul, Member of the THAI Board of Directors
2. Mr. Prajak Jamrusmechoti, THAI Executive Vice President, Special Project Department
3. Mr. Chanchai Singtoroj, THAI Managing Director, Cargo & Mail Commercial
4. A Representative from Merge Global Inc., as Advisor
5. A business negotiations professional

Furthermore, the THAI Management will have to set up a committee for the registration of the company.

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