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STRESSES NEED FOR ACCURACY IN SARS REPORTING
In a statement issued today, the Director General of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), Mr Richard Stirland, voiced the widespread concern of the aviation industry about potentially misleading statements on SARS. "Obviously, in the light of what happened earlier this year, we are sensitive to headlines such as 'AIR TRAVEL FUELLED SARS SPREAD' or 'DURATION OF FLIGHT INCREASES SARS RISK'," said Stirland. He continued : "Both these headlines originated in media reports of the publication in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) of a study concerned with transmission of SARS in flight. The AAPA has examined the study in detail and is firmly convinced that it conveys a reassuring message for the travelling public which regrettably is not reflected in these particular headlines or perhaps even in the related news stories," added Stirland. The AAPA Director General went on to point out that the study, conducted by an eminent team of doctors and reported in the NEJM, stated that the risk, if any, of in-flight transmission is unknown, but there is almost certainly little or no risk if an infected passenger has no symptoms. He added that the study listed "duration of flight" as only one of five or more possible influences on the risk factor; it was purely speculative. "The study calls for measures to reduce the risk of in-flight transmission. Those measures have been taken long ago by airlines and airports; the risk has not just been reduced but eliminated as far as humanly possible. News reports should reflect this," concluded Stirland. |
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THAI Holds Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting 2003 23 December 2003 at 13.30 hrs. at its Head Office, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited held its Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting,chaired by Mr. Thanong Bidaya, THAI’s Chairman, along with THAI’s Board of Directors, Mr. Kanok Abhiradee, THAI’s President, THAI’s Management,and THAI’s shareholders, and the following issues were discussed: 1. THAI’s Financial Results 2002/2003 At THAI’s Annual General Shareholders’
Meeting, it was reported that during financial year 2002/2003 (October
2002 – September 2003) THAI achieved a total 2. Distribution of Profit and Dividend THAI’s Annual General Shareholders’
Meeting approved the distribution of profit and dividend for fiscal
year 2002/2003 to shareholders at 1,685,000,000 3. Appointment of New Members of THAI’s Board of Directors The General Annual Shareholders’
Meeting approved the appointment of new Board of Directors to replace
the following board members who resigned 1. Mr. Thanong Bidaya THAI announced the election of 15 members to THAI’s new Board of Directors 2004 as follows: 1. Mr. Thanong Bidaya Chairman The appointment of THAI’s Board
of Directors takes immediate effect. Attending THAI’s Annual General
Shareholders were 2,081 shareholders, representing 1,360,769,136 shares.
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THAI Holds Conference on “A Move Towards New Challenges” 15 December 2003 at 09.00 hours,
His Excellency Mr. Suriya Jungrungreangkit, Minister of Transport, presided
over the opening of Thai Airways International Public Company Limited’s
conference on “A Move Towards New Challenges” and presented
his policy to the airline’s Management. Also in attendance were
Mr. Kanok Abhiradee, THAI’s President, and Mr. Suthep Suebsantiwongse,
THAI’s Executive Vice President for Commericial, THAI’s Management,
General Managers for THAI’s offices worldwide, and District Sales
Managers within Thailand, at a total of 180 conference participants,
at Mr. Kanok Abhiradee, THAI’s President, said that the conference will be held during 15-16 December 2003 for THAI’s General Managers at the airline’s offices worldwide and THAI’s District Sales Managers in Thailand. The conference participants received the policy put forth by H.E. Mr. Suriya Jungrungreangkit,Minister of Transport, and by members of THAI’s Management. Senior members of THAI’s Management made presentations before the conference on progress on the airline’s activities. Conference participants were made aware of Management policy and future plans, for cohesive cooperation. Mr. Suthep Suebsantiwongse, THAI’s Executive Vice President for Commercial, presented his commercial or marketing policy, on the occasion of his new position at head of the Commercial Department. THAI’s Commercial Conference involved engaging in the sharing and exchange of information, acknowledging productive suggestions and proposals, problem solving methods used by THAI’s General Managers at the airline’s offices worldwide and THAI’s District Sales Managers in Thailand who represent the airline in Thailand and overseas. |
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Thai Saves 341 Million Baht on Ground Equipment Mr. Kobchai Srivilas , Thai Airways International’s Senior Executive Vice President, Corporate Planning and Information Technology Services Department, recently signed a contract to purchase ground handling equipment. The contract enabled THAI to save 341 million baht, or 37% of the estimated cost. Mr. Srivilas said that the new ground
handling equipment, comprised of an air-conditioned passenger bus, passenger
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THAI Offers a la carte Menu and Chinese Specialty in Royal First Class Thai Airways International Public Company Limited will introduce a special option for Royal First Class flying all international flights departing Bangkok as of November 2003 onwards. THAI announced it will offer a special Supper Royal a la carte menu with 22 selections prepared by chefs, as well as the famous “Monk Jumps Over the Wall” soup the on fights routed Bangkok-Hong Kong and Bangkok-London during December. According to THAI’s President, Mr. Kanok Abhiradee, THAI aims to consistently upgrade its service in terms of quality and variety for passenger satisfaction.Passengers in Royal First Class have the option of ordering from a selection of 22 dishes in the Supper Royal menu for their first meal upon departure form Thailand. Passengers must place their orders in advance by calling THAI’s reservation office in Larn Luang at 0-2628-2000 at least 24 hours before flight departure. The menu includes Hor Mok Pla Tubtim,
Tom Yum Kung, Panaeng Kung, Chuchee Pla, Stuffed Chicken Breast, Pad
Khi Mao Kung, Woon Sen Phad Thai Sai Kung Mungkorn, Phad Kaprao Kung/Moo/Gai,
Khao Phad Kung Khai Dao, Khao Tom Moo Ba Chor, Khao Tom Kung/Pla, Phad
Pak Tao Foo (vegetarian),Bamee Ped Yang, Bamee Moo Daeng, Krapoh Pla
Yuea Phai Nam Daeng, Roasted Ostrich with Herbs and Brandy, Lobster
Thermidor, Scallops with White Wine Sauce, Grilled Tournedos a la Sompote,
Assorted Mushrooms with Zucchini, Grilled Fillet of Beef Rossini and
Beef Stew English Style. During the month of December, THAI is also offering passengers a special dish on flight TG 606 routed Bangkok - Hong Kong, and on flight TG 916 routed Bangkok to London. The soup, “Monk Jumps Over the Wall” is a speciality from the Ho Kitchen restaurant, and is the highlight of the special inflight menu made available to THAI’s Royal First Class passengers. The a la carte menus are expected to be well-received by passengers. For menu selections or further details please call 0-2628-2000 for 24-hour assistance. |
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