Thai Airways, or THAI, has unveiled its second-half plan, saying it will continue managing yield alongside improving fleet efficiency and expanding routes in Asia. It sees the troubles of low-cost carriers in the industry as an opportunity to step in and fly routes that competitors have withdrawn from or reduced service on. CEO Chai Eiamsiri said at the THAI TALK press conference that the company has more than 120 billion baht in cash on hand and does not need to dump prices to bring cash into the company, but instead will focus on managing yield higher, after posting net profit of 1.537 billion baht in the second quarter despite it being the low season. For its full-year 2026 revenue target, it expects a chance of reaching 200 billion baht, after first-half revenue totaled 99.65 billion baht. As for dividend payments next year, these still need to be considered in line with relevant criteria and conditions. Chief Commercial Officer Kittiphong Sarsomboon said that in the winter flight schedule for 2026/2027, running from October 25, 2026 to March 27, 2027, Thai Airways will operate a total of 66 routes, covering both international and domestic destinations. It will open a new Bangkok–Da Nang route with 14 flights per week starting December 1, 2026, increase frequencies on CLMV and European routes, and resume service on the Bangkok–Xiamen route with four flights per week. On the new round of CEO applications between September 7 and 27, 2026, Chai said he has not yet decided whether to apply again.
Thai Airways International Public Company LimitedTHAI posted a 1.537 billion baht net profit in the low-season Q2 and holds over 120 billion baht cash, supporting yield management over price dumping.
