News in Asia

Hong Kong based airline Cathay Pacific has cut prices on its flights departure from Bangkok until the end of November. Passengers are offered to save about 20% of standard fares.

As the operator of Chao Praya boat service from Bangkok reported, the water level in the river threatens with its temporary closing. It is expected that the Chao Praya river will reach the highest water level of this year in 15-16 October.

The national carrier of Thailand, Thai Airways International won two awards by The International Capital Market Association (ICMA). This result is an indicator of the high level of airline’s work.

Vietnam's third-largest city, Da Nang is gaining more popularity in Asia countries. At the end of this month it will get more flights from Korean Air and Singapore’s Silk Air.

It is not a secret, that the main city in Thailand, Bangkok needs to ease its transportation system. The Office of the Ombudsman has prepared new plan to realize it.

The main target of VietJet in the next year is the opening of yet unnamed Northeast Asian airline. It should greatly increase its competitiveness in Southeast Asia and especially in the Mekong region.

To ensure safety journeys for Thai and foreign passengers Transport Ministry of Thailand will supply all of 800 state buses with closed-circuit television cameras (CCTV).

Royal Brunei Airlines has received its first five 787 Dreamliner by Boeing, which are also first in the all Southeast Asia. Now new aircrafts are in Bandar Seri Begawan International Airport in Brunei.

The national carrier Myanmar Airways International (MAI) is going to increase flights from Yangon to Phnom Penh. According to Tourism Association of Cambodia both of the countries would benefit from it and strengthen their relationships.

Nok Air, one of the best low cost airlines in Thailand, has launched a big sale under the name “Travel Lover” for trips from November to March 2014 year. Discounted fares are able for domestic and regional flights.

The creation of a new airport in Laos' Xayaboury province is still in progress. Design and survey work were recently finished and the main construction work would start in the 2014 year.

Thai Department of Land Transport considers the launching of special taxi service in Bangkok while it’s already introduced in Chiang Mai. It contemplates woman drivers only.

Myanmar Airways International (MAI) announced the launching first scheduled flights to Tokyo in Japan which would replace monthly charters. MAI plans to start flights to the Ibaraki Airport in 85 km from Tokyo in December this year.

Limited work of Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport, which has cut its working hours to serve the APEC Summit 2013’ members arrivals, has forced Air Asia to adjust its flight schedule on Bali.

In November this year Lao Airlines will renew its flights from Vientiane to Phnom Penh in Cambodia, which was cancelled five years ago. Tickets on this route will go on sale on 7 November.

Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport will stop its work for a specific time from 5 to 9 October, when Heads of State will visit the APEC Summit on the island. All airlines serving Bali were informed about the limitations in Ngurah Rai Airport’s work.

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.