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[Nikkodemo]

Nice airline!!

I love this kind of first class services...

You feel like a king...

[flyingthai]

Originally Posted by Chrisvenz

I wish the Thai airways will not cancel its flight bangkok-newyork, i wisg they should just fly 2-3 times a week to save fuel and money.

Yes, that could be an option.

Tell them!

But with what type of airplane will they fly the LA route? The A345 will go out of service by the end of 2008. Will THAI use the A346 instead?

[Mac_A380]

On 6th June 2008, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) held a Board of Directors’ Meeting at THAI’s Head Office, chaired by Mr. Chaisawasd Kittipornpaiboon, THAI’s Chairman, with the following results:

1. Flight Operations between Bangkok and New York
Effective as from 1st July 2008, THAI will cease flight operations between Bangkok and New York due to the continual surge in oil prices.

2. Restructuring of flight operations to Los Angeles
THAI will reduce direct flight operations between Bangkok and Los Angeles from 7 flights to 5 flights per week, utilizing A340-500 aircraft type until September 2008. For THAI winter schedule, THAI will operate flights to Los Angeles via Osaka, Japan, utilizing Boeing 777-200 ER aircraft.

Currently, THAI operates daily flight to two US destinations, Los Angeles and New York, utilizing Airbus A340-500 aircraft.

http://www.thaiair.com/About_Thai/Ne...8/press115.htm

[Chrisvenz]

Originally Posted by flyingthai

Yes, that could be an option.

Tell them!

But with what type of airplane will they fly the LA route? The A345 will go out of service by the end of 2008. Will THAI use the A346 instead?

They have brains, no need to tell them Cutting service to New york is not good for thai airways, since most American prefer to fly non-american airlines.

[Mac_A380]

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited adjusted its fuel surcharge on international and domestic flights, effective as of 25 June 2008 onwards, due to the increase in jet fuel cost in the world market that has increased on a regular basis.

Mr. Pandit Chanapai, THAI’s Executive Vice President, Commercial Department, said that it was necessary for the company to adjust its fuel surcharge, which reflects the increase in fuel costs due to increased fuel prices in the world market that has risen on a regular basis. The company has continually made consideration to the impact this decision would have on passengers, which is why the company took considerable responsibility to assist in these increases in order to affect passengers as least as possible. Therefore, the company has adjusted its fuel surcharge for international and domestic flights, calculated on all classes of passenger travel on THAI flights and air tickets issued by THAI’s sales and ticketing offices worldwide, which is based on the policy agreed upon by the Civil Aviation Department for commercial airlines and includes agreements with other countries, as follows:

International Flights:
1. Impose fuel surcharge rate of USD 60.00 per sector, on the return route Bangkok-Ho Chi Minh City v.v., Bangkok-Hanoi v.v., Bangkok-Vientiene v.v., Bangkok-Phnom Penh v.v., Bangkok-Penang v.v., Bangkok-Yangon v.v., including the return routes between Hong Kong-Taipei v.v., Dubai-Kuwait v.v., Chiang Mai-Kunming v.v., and the route between Bodhgaya-Varanasi.
2. Impose fuel surcharge rate of USD 75.00 per sector, on the return route Bangkok-Singapore v.v., Bangkok-Kuala Lumpur v.v.
3. Impose fuel surcharge rate of USD 90.00 per sector, on the return route Bangkok-Kunming v.v., Bangkok-Guangzhou v.v., Bangkok-Dhaka v.v., Bangkok-Kolkata v.v., Bangkok-Brunei v.v., Bangkok-Hong Kong v.v., Bangkok-Chittagong v.v., including the route between Taipei-Seoul.
4. Impose fuel surcharge rate of USD 105.00 per sector, on the return route Bangkok-Bangalore v.v., Bangkok-Hyderabad v.v., Bangkok-Chennai v.v., Bangkok-Bodhgaya v.v., Bangkok-Varanasi v.v., Bangkok-Jakarta v.v., Bangkok-Manila v.v., Bangkok-Chengdu v.v., Bangkok-Colombo v.v., Bangkok-Kathmandu v.v., Bangkok-Xiamen v.v., Bangkok-Hyderabad v.v., and Bangkok-Taipei v.v., including the return routes between Manila-Osaka v.v. and Hong Kong-Seoul v.v.
5. Impose fuel surcharge rate of USD 146.00 per sector, on the return route Bangkok-Perth v.v., Bangkok-Denpasar v.v., Bangkok-Muscat v.v., Bangkok--Islamabad v.v., Bangkok-Delhi v.v., Bangkok-Mumbai v.v., Bangkok-Kuwait v.v., Bangkok-Dubai v.v., Bangkok-Karachi v.v., Bangkok-Lahore v.v., Bangkok-Beijing v.v., Bangkok-Shanghai v.v., including the routes between Perth-Phuket and return route Chennai-Dubai v.v.
6. Impose fuel surcharge rate of USD 152.00 per sector, on the return route Bangkok-Tokyo v.v., Bangkok-Osaka v.v., Bangkok-Nagoya v.v., Bangkok-Fukuoka v.v., Bangkok-Seoul v.v., and Bangkok-Busan v.v.
7. Impose fuel surcharge rate of USD 185.00 per sector, on the return route Bangkok-Melbourne v.v., Bangkok-Sydney v.v., and Bangkok-Brisbane v.v.
8. Impose fuel surcharge rate of USD 210.00 per sector, on the return route Bangkok-Auckland v.v., Bangkok-Munich v.v., Bangkok-Milan v.v., Bangkok-Rome v.v., Bangkok-Athens v.v., Bangkok-Copenhagen v.v., Bangkok-Stockholm v.v., Bangkok-Zurich v.v., Bangkok-Moscow v.v., Bangkok-Johannesburg v.v., and Bangkok-Frankfurt v.v.
9. Impose fuel surcharge rate of USD 230.00 per sector, on the return route Bangkok-London v.v., Bangkok-Paris v.v., and Bangkok-Madrid v.v.
10. Impose fuel surcharge rate of USD 281.00 per sector, on the return route Bangkok-New York v.v., and Bangkok-Los Angeles v.v.

Due to the fact that the company will suspend its flights on the return route Bangkok-New York v.v., effective as of 1 July 2008 onwards, according to its aviation planning adjustment measures that was implemented to decrease operating expenses that result from the continually rising cost of fuel.

As for domestic flights on all sectors, the company will collect a fuel surcharge rate of THB 850 per sector, excluding the route Chiang Mai-Mae Hong Son whereby THB 600 will be collected per sector.

http://www.thaiair.com/About_Thai/Ne...8/press119.htm

[Alphaville]

Flying with Thai on 2/9.
MEL to PEK via BKK.

[Mac_A380]

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited announced the “Buy 1, Fly 2” promotion, marking celebration of the company’s 48th anniversary with a spectacular deal for Royal First and Royal Silk travelers, complete with full Royal Orchid Plus mileage accumulation on both tickets.

Mr. Pandit Chanapai, THAI’s Executive Vice President for Commercial, said that with the “Buy 1, Fly 2” promotion, when passengers buy one international ticket from Bangkok to the destination of their choice* in Europe, Asia, South Africa or New Zealand between 25 June and 30 September 2008, they will receive a free second ticket for the same class of travel. Full Royal Orchid Plus mileage accumulation is accrued on both tickets in Royal First and Royal Silk Class travel through this special deal.

* Conditions are as follows:

Valid on all the following international routes: Bangkok to: all cities in Europe, Japan and Korea, Johannesburg, Auckland, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Taipei.
Travelers must commence travel together, outbound from Bangkok on the same flight from 1 July to 30 September 2008.
Return tickets are valid for 3 months from the date of the commencing journey. Travelers may return separately. The journey must be completed by 31 December 2008.
Changing the outbound flight, name and routing is not permitted after the ticket is issued.
This promotion cannot be used in conjunction with other promotions.
Taxes and surcharges are applied on both tickets.
Seating is limited, not valid for travel from Bangkok to Beijing during 4-23 August 2008, prices and conditions subject to change without notice. Additional conditions apply.

For more information and reservations, passengers may contact THAI Contact Center at 0 2356 1111 or visit their nearest travel agent, or www.thaiairways.co.th.

http://www.thaiair.com/About_Thai/Ne...8/press127.htm

[Mac_A380]

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited announced that the company regrets passenger inconvenience as a result of THAI’s suspended service to New York, due to the continually increasing cost of jet fuel, and confirms that it will provide the most assistance possible with this regard.

Flg. Off. Apinan Sumanaseni, THAI’s President, said that the company’s service on the return route Bangkok-New York v.v. will be suspended as a result of the continually increasing cost of jet fuel, with flight suspension effective as of 1 July 2008 onwards. The company has implemented a reduction of flight frequencies, re-routed flights with particular impact on its U.S. flight operations, and other cost cutting measures.

While THAI will discontinue its New York operations, the company will retain service on the return route Bangkok-Los Angeles v.v., which will utilize Airbus A340-500 aircraft until September 2008, thereafter to utilize Boeing 777-200 ER aircraft to and from Los Angeles at 5 flights per week.

Passengers who wish to cancel their flight reservation routed Bangkok-New York v.v. and request a refund at any THAI sales office or by contacting the representative travel agent where the passenger purchased the ticket. The company will waive the refund fee for passengers who cancel or refund their ticket on the route Bangkok-New York v.v. due to flight suspension.

The company will coordinate with other airlines operating services to and from New York and Los Angeles. Flights may be rerouted to facilitate passengers who will fly to other destinations operated by THAI. Passenger who did not provide their contact information when purchasing air tickets to and from New York, or those who have not been contacted by THAI representatives, are advised to contact the company as soon as possible in order to reroute their flight itineraries accordingly.


For more information, please contact THAI Contact Center at Tel. 0-2356-1111 or by contacting any THAI sales office or representative travel agent.

http://www.thaiair.com/About_Thai/Ne...8/press128.htm

[Tucancillo]

Classy, elegant, beautiful, top class services... sure one of world's best airlines

Thanks to the forumers from Thailand for the great info you give to us. Useful and interesting!

I wish I could fly with them in the future... Sadly, the rising oil prices mean I won't have the chance to use it from BCN Anyway I'd like to visit Thailand in the future so I'll try to know their great services.

Cheers.

[Mac_A380]

As Thai Airways International Public Company Limited has received the Statement of Objection and Initiation of Proceedings from the Commission of European Communities (EC) alleging that the company implemented various special surcharges in lieu of fuel surcharges, security surcharges, and war risk surcharges, air cargo shipment charges, and other surcharges, which is against the European Union (EU) law and has affected air cargo consumers. The EC conducted an inquiry into this issue and assessed the degree of loss incurred to consumers, which included the company as well as 25 other air carriers.

Flg. Off. Apinan Sumanaseni, THAI’s President, said that since THAI is the national carrier, with the Thai Government as majority shareholder, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has provided assistance to the company as it is of international significance. A committee was established concerning this matter, including the Ambassador of Thailand to Brussels, Belgium, who was of assistance in coordinating diplomatic relations matter. It is anticipated that the results will be reasonable, and hopefully the penalty fee will not be as high as mentioned in the news. Furthermore, the company has stated that it has consistently maintained a clear-cut policy that the company’s employees and staff, both domestically and internationally, that have been strictly adhered to.

http://www.thaiair.com/About_Thai/Ne...8/press134.htm

[Mac_A380]

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited announced it will resume operating direct flight from Tokyo to Phuket, starting from 17 July 2008 onwards.

Flg.Off.Apinan Sumanaseni, President of Thai Airways International Public Company Limited, said that in order to serve the growing demand and travel needs of Japanese passengers, THAI will re-launch direct flight TG 671 operating Tokyo-Phuket-Bangkok. The direct flight was suspended since February 2005 after the Tsunami.

THAI will operate 2 flights per week, on Thursday and Saturday, with departure from Tokyo at 10.00 hrs. (Tokyo time) and arrival in Phuket at 15.25 hrs. (local time). The return flight will depart from Phuket at 16.30 hrs. and arrive in Bangkok at 17.55 hrs. The aircraft employed will be B777-200, with 30 seats in Royal Executive class and 279 in economy class.

THAI is the only airline operating from Tokyo to Phuket, effective on 17 July onwards.

http://www.thaiair.com/About_Thai/Ne...8/press141.htm

[Mac_A380]

Today (9 July 2008), Thai Airways International Public Company Limited held a Board of Directors Meeting at THAI’s Head Office, chaired by Mr. Chaisawasd Kittipornpaiboon, THAI’s Chairman, with the following results:

THAI’s Board of Directors acknowledged progress on the aircraft acquisition project to acquire 20 Airbus A321-200 aircraft. The aircraft acquisition project was approved by THAI’s Board of Directors on 16 January 2008. THAI’s Board acknowledged progress made on the General Terms of Agreement (GTA) and the Acquisition Agreement, according to detailed discussions between the company and Airbus. Furthermore, the A321-200 project documentation also received the Board’s approval and will be proposed to the Minister of Transport before being submitted to the Cabinet.

The Airbus A321-200 is a short-to-medium range, narrow-bodied aircraft with a capacity of 179 seats, to be employed on domestic and regional routes. The A321-200 will replace some retired aircraft and will accommodate more passengers. The new aircraft, which is more fuel efficient and environmentally friendly, is expected to enter the fleet during years 2012-2017

http://www.thaiair.com/About_Thai/Ne...8/press145.htm

[Mac_A380]

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited and Mr.Vorapravat Suebsaeng; Managing Director for Cargo and Mail Department; Thai Airways International Public Company Limited together with Mr. Kasem Jaliyawatwong; Thai Airfreight Forwarders Association, Mrs. Saowanee Boonpiom; President of Thai Fruits and Vegetable Exporters Association, Dr. Krizz Chantjiraporn; President of Thai Logistics and Production Society and Mr. Tana Sathorn, President of The Association of Thai Tour Operators signed a Memorandum Of Understanding for Strategic Partnership to promote the export of Thai agricultural products. Among the honored guests were Mr. Parkin Sommit; Advisor to Minister of Transportation, Mrs. Sunee Loungvichit; Secretary to Minister of Transportation, Mrs. Claudia Brillman; State of Rhineland Palatinate Representatives, Mr. Stefan Maxeiner; Frankfurt-Hahn Airport, Mr. Udo Preisser; Marketing Director and Dr. Pilastpong Subsermsri, Representative from the Strategic Partner Associations and Organizer Chairman.

Mr. Chaisawasd Kittipornpaiboon, Chairman of the board of Directors; Thai Airways International Public Company Limited said the signing of this MOU will develop the long term relationship among strategic partners on the expansion trends to promote Thai agricultural and perishable products to Europe continent.

Mr. Parkin Sommit,Advisor to Minister of Transportation explained that with the increase of fuel price resulting worldwide and cost of transportation, Ministry of Transportation under Thai government is concerned of the problem. Seeking for solution to help saving the nation is the proper management of logistics and supply chain. Therefore to support the plan, the strategic partnership collaboration program was initiated by Thai Logistics and Production Society along with Thai Vegetable and Fruit Exporter Society, Thai Airfreight Forwarders Association, the Association of Thai Tour Operators, THAI and Frankfurt-Hahn Airport. The strategic partnership is the starting point of the corporation program to promote Thai products to European countries in the best manner.

http://www.thaiair.com/About_Thai/Ne...8/press147.htm

[Mac_A380]

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited recently announced the official opening of its Royal Silk Lounge at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia. The Official Opening Ceremony was attended by H.E. Mr.Piyawat Niyomrerks, Thai Ambassador to Malaysia, Datuk Azmi Murad, Senior General Manager of Malaysia Airport Authority and Mrs. Wanporn Wibooncharoenkitja, THAI’s Managing Director, Ground Customer Services Department, distinguished guests as well as members of the local press. Also attended the ceremony were Ms.Nonthakorn Trakulpa, THAI’s General Manager, Malaysia and Mr. Samart Mesamart, THAI’s Kuala Lumpur Station Manager.

Mrs. Wanporn Wibooncharoenkitja, said “THAI always places great importance on providing services to passengers that extend maximum convenience and greater comfort. With the relaunch of THAI’s Royal Silk Lounge at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, passengers can enjoy the facilities, products, and services offered in the lounge, where they can relax or work, based on their travel requirements.”

THAI’s Royal Silk Lounge at Kuala Lumpur International Airport was undergone for full renovations from November 2007 until April 2008 with a new maximum capacity for 75 passengers, 11 seats in the VIP section and 64 seats in the main lounge. THAI’s newly renovated Royal Silk Lounge provides services such as LCD television, stereos and sound equipment, a passenger carry-on baggage holding area, upgraded WI-FI/internet facilities as well as snacks and beverages, based on the same standard as THAI’s passenger lounges at Bangkok International Airport.

THAI’s Royal Silk Lounge serves THAI’s Business Class passengers, Royal Orchid Plus Gold Card members, Star Alliance Gold Card members, Singapore Airlines and Lufthansa Airlines premium Class passengers.

Currently, THAI operates three daily direct flights between Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur, utilizing Boeing 777-200 aircraft, capable of accommodating 30 Business Class and 279 Economy Class passengers and Airbus 330-300 aircraft, capable of accommodating 42 Business Class and 263 Economy Class passengers.

http://www.thaiairways.com/About_Tha...8/press148.htm

[Mac_A380]

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited opened its Ground Operations Control Center [ GOCC ] at THAI’s Suvarnabhumi Airport Operations Centre. The Centre was officially opened by Flg.Off. Apinan Sumanaseni, THAI’s President.


GOCC is a seamless cooperation between THAI’s four Business Units; the Ground Customer Services, Catering, Ground Support Equipment Services and Cargo & Mail Commercial Departments.


GOCC is designed to perform HUB management and to function as the center of ground operations communications. A ‘paperless’ unit, GOCC employs modern IT equipment to support newly developed work processes that monitor and control all aspects of ground service activities.


GOCC aims for greater service and operational efficiency through 100 percent flight on-time performance, minimized ground time for better aircraft rotation, seamless transferand handling of passengers and baggage as well as fast recovery from irregularities.

http://www.thaiairways.com/About_Tha...8/press151.htm

[Mac_A380]

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited has won three prestigious 2008 energy awards from the Ministry of Energy’s Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency.
THAI won awards in the following categories: Management for Energy Saving in a “Controlled Building” “Existing Building Energy Management” for THAI’s Head Office on Vibhavadee Rangsit Road, and “New Building Energy Management” for THAI’s Operations Centre, Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Flg.Off. Apinan Sumanaseni, THAI’s President commented “I am delighted to receive this award on behalf of THAI. Our company is concerned for the environment as a global issue for airlines, for society and for Thailand. THAI has focused strongly on environment issues so we are very proud to have received these prestigious awards.”
THAI’s Vice President, Suvarnabhumi Project, Mr. Chokchai Panyayong, said the award is a reward for THAI staff involved in building and operating the Operations Centre [OPC] at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
“The award is a success not only for the company but also for Thailand. The architectural design is very environmentally friendly and is based on Standard ISO 14000, which measures and maintains international standards for environmental preservation”, he said.
Apart from these awards, THAI has also been nominated for the ASEAN Energy Awards, 2008 in the category “ New and Existing Buildings.” The award ceremony will be held in Singapore.
Fifty one awards were given out by the Ministry of Energy. The awards are divided into two categories: energy saving and energy supplementary management. There were137 submissions. The award presentation ceremony was held on Wednesday 30 July, 2008 at the Convention Hall, Chulabhorn Research Institute, Bangkok.

http://www.thaiairways.com/About_Tha...8/press155.htm

[Fastphilly]

I wish Thai Airways would fly into S.F....I have a recorded Bay Area newscast that I taped on 9/11 when a Thai Airways flight declared an emergency landing and landed here in San Francisco...The flight was from Bankok to Los Angeles, then when the terroists attacks commenced, all incoming international flights were diverted to Canada...The Thai flight was to be diverted to Vancouver BC, but the Thai pilot radioed that there was not sufficient fuel, so it landed here....I'll post up the clip on You Tube..

[Mac_A380]

Mr. Chanchai Singtoroj, THAI’s Vice President, Human Resources Development & Management Department as a chairman of working committee on ISO 14001, Mrs. Wanporn Wibooncharoenkitja, THAI’s Managing Director, Ground Customer Services Department and Dr. Monthip Srirattana, Director General, Pollution Control Department, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment preside over “THAI’s ISO 14001 Responses to Global Warming” event which will be held during Wednesday 27- Thursday 28, August 2008 at 08.30-17.00 hours at Building A1, THAI’s Operations Centre Suvarnabhumi Airport. The project strongly focuses on an environment concerned as a global issue for airlines and is based on Standard ISO 14001, which measures and maintains international standards for environmental conservation.

THAI is fully aware of the impact of global warming and climate changes and has made every possible effort to help prevent further damage on the surrounding environment. The implementation of ISO 14001:2004 standardization was part of the company’s effort to raise greater awareness and helps prevent further damage of the surrounding environment. The sufficiency economic theory has been incorporated in THAI’s environmental policy to help THAI in determining the likely impact as a result of the company’s production processes, activities and services. Moreover, THAI is working to ensure that the implementation and operation of ISO standards will systematically help reduce impact on the environmental. THAI has encouraged its employees to conserve energy and to use the energy wisely by implementing effective office supply management techniques and introducing energy substitution.

“THAI’s ISO 14001 Responses to Global Warming” seminarincludes a talk on the causes and effects of global warming. An exhibition provides comprehensive information on the current situation of the world's environmental conditions. Visitors to display booths can enjoy a range of illustrations of design of environmentally friendly products, focusing on three main areas;

- Green House Gas

- Garbage recycling process

- Sufficiency economic theory in responding to global warming

In addition, the exhibition is supported by major organizations from both state and public sectors, which promote environmental awareness such as Thai Bioplastics Industry Association, Tetra Pak (Thai) Ltd, Nongpho Ratburi Coorperative Under Royal Patronage, Wangkanai Group and Ampolfood Processing Ltd. etc.

Mr. Chanchai Singtoroj, THAI’s Vice President, Human Resources Development & Management Department as a chairman of working committee on ISO 14001, Mrs. Wanporn Wibooncharoenkitja, THAI’s Managing Director, Ground Customer Services Department and Dr. Monthip Srirattana, Director General, Pollution Control Department, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment preside over “THAI’s ISO 14001 Responses to Global Warming” event which will be held during Wednesday 27- Thursday 28, August 2008 at 08.30-17.00 hours at Building A1, THAI’s Operations Centre Suvarnabhumi Airport. The project strongly focuses on an environment concerned as a global issue for airlines and is based on Standard ISO 14001, which measures and maintains international standards for environmental conservation.

THAI is fully aware of the impact of global warming and climate changes and has made every possible effort to help prevent further damage on the surrounding environment. The implementation of ISO 14001:2004 standardization was part of the company’s effort to raise greater awareness and helps prevent further damage of the surrounding environment. The sufficiency economic theory has been incorporated in THAI’s environmental policy to help THAI in determining the likely impact as a result of the company’s production processes, activities and services. Moreover, THAI is working to ensure that the implementation and operation of ISO standards will systematically help reduce impact on the environmental. THAI has encouraged its employees to conserve energy and to use the energy wisely by implementing effective office supply management techniques and introducing energy substitution.

“THAI’s ISO 14001 Responses to Global Warming” seminarincludes a talk on the causes and effects of global warming. An exhibition provides comprehensive information on the current situation of the world's environmental conditions. Visitors to display booths can enjoy a range of illustrations of design of environmentally friendly products, focusing on three main areas;

- Green House Gas

- Garbage recycling process

- Sufficiency economic theory in responding to global warming

In addition, the exhibition is supported by major organizations from both state and public sectors, which promote environmental awareness such as Thai Bioplastics Industry Association, Tetra Pak (Thai) Ltd, Nongpho Ratburi Coorperative Under Royal Patronage, Wangkanai Group and Ampolfood Processing Ltd. etc.

http://www.thaiairways.com/About_Tha...8/press189.htm

[Palm-Bangkok]

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[Mac_A380]

Thai Airways International’s Catering Services Department has been awarded the OHSAS 18001:2007 certificate for occupational health and safety at airports.

The award was announced on Friday 29th August 2008. It covers THAI health and safety at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports.

Mrs. Pismai Chandrubeksa, Managing Director, Catering Services Department said awarding of the certificate was due to the hard work of the THAI staff.

“They have been working on documentation and the working environment for the safety and convenience of staff. I am very proud of their efforts and those of the management team,” Mrs. Chandrubeksa said.

Mr. Udomdej Kongtaveelert, Managing Director, Bureau Veritas Certification (Thailand) said I would like to congratulate THAI Catering Services Department for the success achieved today. THAI Catering Services Department is the first airline caterer in Thailand that certified for Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series, OHSAS 18001:2007. THAI staff has shown high determination to be certified. Moreover with OHSAS standard, it ensures the company’s responsibilities on staff, itself and society.

OHSAS 18001:2007 or Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series is an international standard certification first used in 1999 [OHSAS 18001:1999.] The OHSAS standard was updated in 2007 and is presently used as OHSAS 18001:2007.

The OHSAS 18001:2007 covers:

1. The safety and prevention of accidents for staff at work
2. Saves costs in the event of an accident.
3. Educates employee on occupational health and safety
4. Develops new technology on occupational health and safety

With the awarding of OHSAS 18001:2007 THAI staff at the Catering Services Department at Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports can help ensure higher standards of safety and health for staff. It can also contribute to greater cooperation and loyalty between THAI and its customer airlines.

http://www.thaiairways.com/About_Tha...8/press193.htm