Thai Airways (THAI), a major state-owned airline, has opened recruitment for a new Chief Executive Officer between September 7–27, 2026, to succeed Chai Eamsiri at the end of January 2027. Candidates must be Thai nationals under 65 years old with a master's degree minimum, plus extensive executive experience at large organizations, with airline industry background strongly preferred. Internal and external candidates face different qualification criteria; external candidates must have worked for organizations with annual revenue ≥40 billion baht or assets ≥200 billion baht at N-1 level minimum. The position requires proven expertise in digital transformation, sustainability, cybersecurity, crisis management, and international business operations.