News in Asia

The Government of Vietnam approved the transport Ministry’s project to launch special tram tours in selected cities with a view to increase popularity among international tourists.

After some hours of closing with a view to to provide safety three BTS stations Phloenchit, Chidlom and Victory Monument in Bangkok were reopened.

Thai National Peace and Order Maintaining Council under the guidance of Gen. Prayut Chan-o-Cha limited working time of public transport by curfew.

On 16 June two main carriers of South-East Asia AirAsia and AirAsia X will move from Terminal 2 to Terminal 1 of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).

The international airport on Philippines' Palawan Island, which was included in aviation safety blacklist of USA last month, will be upgraded due to South Korea’s investments.

The national carrier of Thailand THAI Airways International plans to temporary increase flights frequency to Indonesian destinations Denpasar (Bali) and Jakarta.

Thai carrier Nok Air has confirmed its order for 15 new B737 single-aisle family jets with total cost $45 billions.

To strengthen its status as connecting airport for several airlines at the instruction of the Transportation Ministry, Hang Nadim International Airport in Batam on Riau Islands will start to operate flights and work around the clock.

Since yeasterday, when Army of Thailand announced martial law, the traffic in Bangkok, which was already slow, became more congested.

The quality improvement of Transjakarta Bus System in Indonesian capital is one of the priorities of Jakarta Administration. It should promote the popularity of public transport instead of privat cars and motorbikes.

As the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) expected, airline traffic between China and Vietnam to be seriously cut. The reason is illegal Chinese oil rig Haiyang Shiyou 981 (HD 981) the East Vietnam Sea.

Thai buget carrier Nok Air offers travelers to use new fly and ride service, which will let them to move from Bangkok to Chiang Khong (Thai-Laos border) through Chiang Rai with just a one ticket.

According to the latest survey of European Business Travellers Airport Retail Trends, now the tourists are spending more time and money than ever at duty-free shops of International Airports.

Thai budget airline Nok Air launched promotion “So May NY Fun” for selected domestic and regional destinations from June 2014 to March 2015 year.

Vietnam continues to develop tourism industry. Due to Finance Ministry’s work international tourists will be able to get VAT refund at more places of the country.

As planned Thai Airways International should introduce its new Dreamliners aircrafts 1 July on Bangkok – Perth (Australia) route. However, the company changed its plans and flights schedule.

If you had seen plenty of the main attractions of Bangkok and want to discover something new, let’s join bike tour, which explores hidden architecture of the Tаlаd Nоi district of the Thai capital.

Rapid Kuala Lumpur Rail chief executive officer, Khairani Mohamed reported now it will respond to the global customer satisfaction survey with a view to improve the quality of service.

Since today the Southern Thai Railway stoped to work  due to two powerful explosions at railway bridges this morning in the Narathiwat province.

Mae Sot Airport to be expanded, as the Department of Civil Aviation decided. The Mae Sot Airport is situated in Tak province just 3 kilometers from the Thai-Myanmar border.