China, Japan, S Korea halt Thai air route expansion on safety concerns
ICAO audit of Thailand's civil aviation authority uncovers key issues
Bangkok
CHINA has joined South Korea and Japan in stopping Thailand-based airlines from flying charters and new routes because of safety concerns highlighted by an international audit, Thai officials said.
The move will come as a blow to Thai air carriers that have just begun to recover after a poor 2014 when political protests slashed the number of tourists visiting the country.
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