In the evening of October 13th, 2016; the entire nation faced a great loss when the news broke from the Royal Household Bureau’s announcement that His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej passed away at 15.52 hrs. The news caused tremendous grief throughout the Kingdom as the King has always been highly revered by the Thai people for his perseverance in improving lives of his people throughout the 70 years in his reign.
Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited would like to show our gratefulness by adopting his directives and words of wisdom addressed at many places on different occasions into good practice as we drive forth our business towards the future. His Majesty is always regarded as “The Great King of all the Thai people”. Presently, our land of Siam is blessed with the appointment proclamation of His Majesty Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun as the King Rama X, the new King of Thailand. In this occasion, we all wish His Majesty “Long Live The King”.
Nowadays, the air transport business sees an exponential growth while also the development of products and service progresses on. Subsequently, more travel choices are made available for passengers. For this reason, Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited, “The Company”, realizing a surge in competition in the commercial aviation industry, is determined to ameliorate our products and service to lead the pack in the region. “The Company”, however, gives priority to the highest safety level for our passengers. Last September, “The Company” passed the IOSA (IATA Operational Safety Audit) and received a renewal of a safety standard certification from the IATA (International Air Transport Association) which has already become effective until November 7, 2018. Airlines that have been IOSA certified are assured of reaching proper safety and air transport operation standard recognized by all others airlines worldwide. This year, the Board of Directors has revised “the Company’s” strategy in order to increase efficiency for the management and to heighten the level of competitiveness for a long-term goal.
The Board of Directors and I; are proud to inform you, the shareholders and the stakeholders; that the management and all of the employees are dedicated and committed to carrying out their duties in any situations in order to successfully achieve our strategic goal.
Lastly, as the Chairman of “The Company”, the management and all of the employees; I’d like to express my gratitude to all our patrons, the shareholders, and our business allies who have always trusted in all of us. I’d like you to rest assured that we will continue to devote ourselves for “The Company” to flourish under the good governance principle that paves way towards our sustainable growth.
Air Chief Marshal Kaset Rochananil
Chairman