THAI : Annual Report 2006

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Operations of the Company and its Subsidiaries The policies of Associated Companies Thai Airways International Pcl. is a state enterprise under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transport and is Thailand’s national flag carrier flying domestic and international routes. Since November 2001, the Company restructured its operations into key business units.

Aviation Business The Company’s key business is the transport of passengers, cargo and mail on regularly scheduled flights as well as chartered flights to domestic and international destinations.

Operations of Business Units Related to Air Transport Operations supporting air transport needs to be managed systematically to ensure timely departures and arrivals, flight safety, quick and convenient services to enhance passengers’ trust and confidence in the Company. The operations of business units are as follows: Ground Customer Services

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Reception and check-in service Passenger baggage tracking service Baggage loading service VIP Lounges Limousine service

Ground Support Equipment Services Passenger Crew and Baggage Services

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Transfer of passengers and crew between terminal and aircraft via ramp bus Transfer of passengers’ baggage between terminal and aircraft

Aircraft Services

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Aircraft towing tractor service to and from jet bridge or parking bay Mobile ramp service for passenger boarding and disembarking Aircraft potable water service Aircraft cabin, toilet and galley cleaning service Air conditioning service for aircraft on the ground Power generation service for aircraft on the ground Baggage handling service Cargo transfer service between warehouse and aircraft Transfer of containers to and from aircraft

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