Bangkok--15 Mar--Thai Airways International
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited held a Board of Directors’ Meeting, chaired by Air Chief Marshal Chalit Pukbhasuk, THAI’s Chairman, at THAI’s Head Office, with the following results:
1. Improving Productivity of Heavy Maintenance Department
THAI’s Board of Directors approved 200 new positions to recruit more staff for heavy maintenance department, which would help improve efficiency in aircraft maintenance. The Board also approved a purchase of additional maintenance equipment at a budget cost of 550 million baht.
2. Implementation of Computer Backup Center
THAI’s Board of Directors approved implementing computer backup center to help reduce risk of having single computer center and ensure continual flow of information. With the budget of 800 millions bath, THAI will hire a computer professional company on a 5 year contract focusing on enhancing THAI’s competitive advantage and providing maximum benefits for the company.
3. Operations at Don Muang Airport
Effective From 25th March 2007, THAI will begin its domestic flight operations at Don Muang, offering 30 flights per day. Furthermore, THAI will also set up a Customer Service Center or In-Town Check-In in order to provide traveling convenience for passengers at Ladprao train station (Mass Rapid Transportation), where customer are able to check-in 2.30 hours prior to flight departure.