The Islamic Bank of Thailand (ibank), led by Dr. Thaweelap Rittapirom, Director and President, together with the Bank's executive team, extended congratulations to Mr. Lavaron Sangsnit, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance and Chairman of Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), Mr. Chai Eamsiri, Chief Executive Officer of THAI, and the airline's executive team on the occasion of THAI's official return to trading on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. The ceremony took place on August 4, 2025, at the Stock Exchange of Thailand Building on Ratchadaphisek Road, Bangkok.
ibank recognizes the fragility of each customer's financial circumstances. Guided by the principles of Shariah-compliant finance, which emphasizes fairness and justice, the Bank has embraced the philosophy of "When the customer survives, the Bank survives" as the foundation of its customer support approachhelping clients overcome challenges so they can recover and grow sustainably alongside the Bank's own financial stability.
This guiding philosophy has played a key role in ibank's support of THAI, beginning with its role as a creditor prior to the airline's rehabilitation process. ibank has remained a steadfast partner in helping THAI achieve a successful turnaround. Today, ibank continues its support in the capacity of a shareholder, currently holding the 9th largest stake in the company, amounting to 397 million shares.
ibank takes great pride in THAI's return as the nation's flag carrier, fully resuming its services with strength and dignityand reaffirms its commitment to stand alongside the airline as a strategic partner in its sustainable recovery journey.