News in Asia

One of the best low cost carriers of Thailand, Nok Air announced the launching of new route Bangkok – Hua Hin, new flights will start 15 November this year.

Inspired by Bangkok Car Free Day, which was held in the Thai capital on 22 September, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration took a decision to offer free bicycle in the historical center of the city during all year.

BMTA jointly with the Transport Ministry of Thailand are going to change the operation scheme of free buses and third-class trains in the Thai capital. In nearest future these privileges will be available only for low-income earners.

The national carrier of United Arab Emirates, Etihad Airways has offered its first non-stop flights to Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam since 1 October this year. The airline was motivated to launch new route by growing interest in Vietnam as a place for business travels and holidays.

 
Japan announced its intention to cooperate with Myanmar to upgrade Yangon train system in order to attract more passengers and to help ease the city’s traffic. According to Japanese experts Yangon circular railway is able to serves 3 million passengers a day instead of current 100,000. 

As a responding to demand the main Cambodian carrier Cambodia Angkor Air offers new flights to Guangzhou, the city in Guangdong province of China. New daily flights are operated by 176-seat Airbus A321 and  depart from Siem Reap, as a tourist hub of Cambodia.

Owing to market needs Malaysia Airlines announced the increase of international flights with a view to strengthen its influence in Asia region. Since October Malaysia Airlines will make more flights to Singapore, Melbourne and Sydney.

 Four Thai organizations had recently signed a memorandum of understanding with reference to Thailand drivers of public transport. It would control drivers’ abide by traffic laws and provide passengers’ safety.

The main low cost carrier of Indonesia, Lion Air is going to launch its first budget affiliate in Thailand. The great opening will happen up to the end of this year.

Thai low cost airline Nok Air has reported cutting of current fares on domestic flights. From 25 October to 30 November travelers are able to visit the most popular cities of Thailand and save about 25% off usual prices.

Qatar Airways offers travellers to flight around the world from Bangkok, Thailand capital, by low fares, which are available until the middle of December. It gives passengers a chance to save 40% off standard fares.

State railway department of Myanmar announced that passengers will be able to travel on Rangoon Circle Line in October by comfortable air-conditioned train, which was bought in Japan.

The Laos government determines the construction of a railway connecting the country with China as the most important current transportation project. According to promising plan rail link will connect Boten with Vientiane.

As tourist interest to Myanmar historical sights is growing up, Irrawaddy Princess River Cruises offers new luxury river cruise from Mandalay to Bagan, one of the great Buddhist complexes in South-East Asia.

According to independent source Vietnamese low-cost airline Viet Jet made the order on $10 billion for as many as 100 new Airbus. It supposes that this deal should become the latest big order from Asia's budget airlines.

Owing to growth of the Vietnam popularity as a comfortable place for holidays Vietnam Airlines announced an increase of flights to South Korea, because it’s one of  Vietnam’s main passenger markets.

Thai Air Asia estimates at Chiang Mai’s true worth as an important transportation hub in nearest future. The airline is about to use Chiang Mai as the northern gateway up to the 2015 year.

Myanmar Airways International (MAI) has reported about launching first regular flights and increase charters to Japan. Until the end of September MAI plans to increase their number from 1 to 5 monthly flights.

At the moment Vietnam works out a transportation project to build new highways. It's just one step in a big government plan to develop the south of Vietnam as an economic hub.

Thai Air Asia has announced the reduction of usual fares on flights to China since this October.