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Thai Airways' board has approved the raising of one billion new shares in Thailand's national carrier in a public offering.
The British government announced on Thursday that it was planning to build a $45 billion high speed rail corridor between the cities of London and Birmingham, and eventually to link to the northern cities of Manchester and Leeds. The train's 250 m...
HK race for Lufthansa as pilots strike
Lufthansa pilots scared of losing their jobs began a crippling four-day strike yesterday, as the German flag carrier filed for legal action against the walkout.
Thai government has no plans to cut Thai Airways stake soon
Thailand's government has no plans at this point to trim its majority stake in national carrier Thai Airways International THAI.BK, the finance minister said on Monday, but he added such a move was a long-term possibility.
DHL Now Offers Cross-border Road Freight Services in Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore
Leading logistics company DHL is now offering cross-border road freight services for its customers in Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore.
AirAsia to set up new low-cost airline with Vietjet Air
After establishing bases in Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia, AirAsia has set its sights on Vietnam where it will establish a new low-cost airline with new partner, Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Co (Vietjet Air).
Thai Airways to acquire 15 new aircrafts
A board meeting of Thailand's national flag carrier Thai Airways International (THAI) on Monday gave a green light to the airline's plan to acquire 15 new aircrafts between 2010 and 2014.
Thailand to help finance 9-kilometre rail link with Lao capital
Vientiane, Laos - Thailand has provided 303,000 dollars to finance design work on a railway link between the Thai border and Vientiane, media reports said Monday. Work on the preliminary design of the 9-kilometre link began in October and should b...
Thai AirAsia targets B1bn earnings in 2010
Thai AirAsia expects a sharp improvement in overall performance this year with earnings passing 1 billion baht, thanks largely to increased efficiency, improved yields and stronger sales.
Eurocopter Secures Sales Contract For EC135 Helicopter With Thailand
Eurocopter Southeast Asia, subsidiary of the world's leading helicopter manufacturer, on Thursday announced its first sales contract with Thailand's Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) for one EC135 aircraft.
Railway face-off turns into numbers game
When it comes to figures, opponents of the express rail link to Guangzhou claim the transport chief simply can't add up.
Ohio Lands $400 Mln Stimulus for Passenger Train
Ohio will get about $400 million in federal stimulus money to establish a passenger train service linking its major cities, putting the state at the center of a developing national rail system, Gov. Ted Strickland said Wednesday.
California to get $2.25 billion in high-speed rail funding
California will receive $2.25 billion, the largest amount for any state, in federal economic stimulus funds to develop a high-speed rail line running from Anaheim to San Francisco -- a big boost for the long-discussed project aimed at accelerating...
Obama to Announce High-Speed Rail Plan Post-Speech
A day after delivering a State of the Union address aimed at showing recession-weary Americans he understands their struggles, President Barack Obama intends to award $8 billion in stimulus funds to develop high-speed rail corridors and sell the p...
Thailand's PB Air ceases operations
The owners of PB Air have decided against trying to revive the Thai regional carrier.
New US Rules To Favor Streetcars, Other 'Livability' Projects
The Obama administration said Wednesday it would begin steering more funds toward streetcars, local bus routes and other projects aimed at reducing sprawl, rescinding George W. Bush-era rules that targeted transit funds toward only the most cost-e...
"Safety port" first for Thailand
The Port Authority of Thailand has been ordered to complete a new set of safety measures for emergencies in a bid to help make its deepwater port Laem Chabang the country's first "safety port", official sources have confirmed.
Thai Mass Rapid Transit Authority Plans To Start Auction Of Electric Rail Projects In 2010
The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand said Monday it plans to kick off the auction process on at least two electric rail projects in Bangkok this year.
Thailand Post to help Bhutan
Thailand Post will help Bhutan Post develop and reform itself as a postal organisation.
Airports of Thailand tries rebates instead of discounts
Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) will end its landing-fee discounts on Thursday and replace them with rebates for carriers carrying more passengers in 2010, says president Serirat Prasutanond.