Originally Posted by
corporate-wage-slave
The problem is that Qatar's local policies almost certainly prevent them from routing via (e.g.) Emirates or Etihad or Cathay since they may get lumped with the bill and not get a recovery from the original ticket.
Thanks CWS, as you say clearly there is a bit more to it then. However, QR is responsible at the end of the day and they can't claim they will be out of pocket for rebooking the PAX if they oversold the flight. It is no different to BA or such often being out of pocket for rebooking oversold flights. In fact, I'd expect any airline to be out of pocket for such rebooking's. It is a price to pay by the airlines for allowing overbooking practice.
Airlines operating in Thailand must adhere to regulations set by Thai authorities, including fair treatment of passengers. The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has guidelines regarding passenger rights, though they may not be as detailed as the EU regulations.