Unfortunately,A higher position on the totem pole does not equate to an increased level of credibility...
It could very well be that they don't want to use the Thai crew but cannot rid themselves of them because they still have contracts...hence the reserve roster.
Or they are using this as an industrial tool to get a better deal in the contract negotiations...
The one thing I have learned though is that whatever they tell you..take it with a grain of salt.
What they want you to think is not necessarily what the reality is...
Anyone know what the going price for cargo is ?