News in Asia

In spite of solar tuk-tuk benefit for ecology, the Cambodian government and drivers meet new solar tuk-tuk, which will appear in next March already, with a lot of doubts.

To restore eastern outer ring road in Bangkok as an alternative during possible floods Japan invests 1 billion baht into repair project. It is of great importance for the Thai capital's transportation system.

THAI Smile and its owner THAI Airways reported the launch some new routes in Asia region. The airlines offer new routes to Laos, Japan and China.

The most powerful in this year Typhoon Usagi has become a reason to cancel a lot of international flights to Hong Kong since yesterday. In particular Thai airlines Air Asia Thailand and Thai Airways call off their flights too.

Vietnamese company Oriental Sails has launched its first luxury five-star Starlight Cruise in Ha Long Bay, the most popular sight in Vietnam. New cruise liner offers travelers to enjoy incredible service.

Philippine Airlines is going to launch new flights from Philippine to Cambodia. Now there is only one monopolistic airline which serves this route since April 2012 year, it is Cebu Pacific Air.

Ministry of Thailand Transport works out a strategy of efficiency increase of the Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel. It has to make more profit and pay its debts up to the end of this year.

Today, 22 September, Thai capital celebrates Bangkok Car Free Day, which is held every year in order to improve the city’s environment. About 20,000 cyclists went into the capital's streets.

During many decades the horse-drawn carriages in Pyin Oo Lwin, a small city near Mandalay, was the most popular and claimed transport. Even with the appearance of motorbikes and cars horses are still actual.

After significant changes in Myanmar policy the government was opened to foreign investments. Japan's Nissan Motor Co is going to launch its first factory in Myanmar.

From now until the end of March next year passengers are able to travel with Bangkok Airways by low price, which is 7% off usual. Passengers can book one of five daily flights until 30 September.

Laos Ministry of Public Works and Transportation in Vientiane has determined the date to start high-speed rail building, which will connect Laos’ western border with Thailand to Vietnam.

Perhaps Cambodia will become the first country in Asia with solar-powered tuk-tuks, because rights there Australian green energy company Star 8 is going to build first factory of it. 

The first airport court will appear at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok soon. It will facilitate legal proceedings and will be flexible for tourists who need to return their homes soon.

On 27 September  the first express train Yangon-Kyaikhto-Yangon will be launched in Myanmar. It will depart from Yangon each Saturday and will return from Kyaikhto each Sunday.

Travels to Samui, one of the best destinations in Thailand, will become more profitable with flights by Bangkok Airways. Passengers can save about 25% off the standard price.

Five bus routes was added for easier access to the Airport Rail Link from suburban areas. This project is the aspiration of BMTA and Ministry of Thansport to grant public requests concerning bus shortages.

Owing to changes in the policy of the Myanmar Government toward to democracy tourists’ interest in travelling through the country has significantly increased.

Hong Kong based airline Cathay Pacific suggests passengers to save 30% of usual fares on international flights from Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai. Promotional prices are valid until 15 December this year.

Owing to repairs on the northern railway track since this Monday three north-bound trains terminate at Sila-art station in Uttaradit province now, the other two was canceled.