“Rehabilitation is likely to be applied for Thai Airways” said the Government

Last updated on May 7th, 2021 at 07:16 am

Thai Airways International on Monday confirmed it will further suspend international flights following the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand’s announcement. Further prolonging its ban on inbound and outbound commercial flights until at least June 30.

A resumption in July is being considered, and THAI stressed it will continue to monitor the situation with a view to recommencing commercial flights as soon as it is safe to do so. The airline said it will take into account events both abroad in terms of lockdowns and potential demand for international air travel should infections continue to fall in other countries. A schedule will be announced at a later date.

The only international flights THAI is currently running are to bring stranded Thais home and support Thai farmers by delivering their agricultural produce.

Meanwhile, Thailand’s national state enterprise policy supervisor has proposed that debt-ridden Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) should file for bankruptcy. Which will pave the way for a decisive debt restructuring. The bankruptcy debt reduction plan for will go before the cabinet on Tuesday.

Under the process, if it is approved, the Thai Airways will get an automatic stay from debt collection by creditors. The creditors will then be forced to participate in the debt-rehabilitation plan. The Central Bankruptcy Court will organize the negotiations between the creditors and debtor. It will also appoint a professional plan administrator with the consent of the two sides. Speaking after chairing Monday’s State Enterprise Policy Committee (SEPC) meeting, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said that it was agreed that rehabilitation under the bankruptcy law for the national carrier will be tabled for cabinet consideration. Calls had been made for the Thai Airways to seek bankruptcy in court so it can qualify to enter a rehabilitation program. Asked if the rehabilitation plan is in compliance with the Bankruptcy Act, Gen Prayut said rehabilitation is different from bankruptcy. Government spokeswoman Narumon Pinyosinwat told reporters that the SEPC, which oversees policies for state-run enterprises, agreed that the airline should seek rehabilitation under the supervision of the Central Bankruptcy Court. Details of the plan will be known after the cabinet meeting today, she said. Adding that both the Transport Ministry and the Finance Ministry have agreed to the plan. “The prime minister has stressed the need to make the public understand that this is not about entering bankruptcy. Its but undergoing a process of rehabilitation,” Ms Narumon said.

Related News: https://www.theasianaffairs.com/thailand/2020/05/16/phuket-international-airport-to-resume-with-inbound-flights-after-enforcement-relaxed/

Burapha

Sawadee-khrup. I am a multicultural Thai newswriter that is always on the lookout for daily news that are intriguing and unique in my native country Thailand.

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