Thai Airways International says more than 19.8 billion shares, equal to 70% of its issued shares, will be released from selling restrictions after August 3, 2026, drawing investor attention to potential market supply after the airline’s rehabilitation exit and SET comeback.

Thai Airways International (THAI) is scrambling to secure spare parts for faulty passenger seats on eight aircraft and expects them to be repaired by the end of next month, chief executive officer Chai Eamsiri said on Friday.