Thailand: Aviation pact wins cabinet green light

Thailand's cabinet has agreed to Thailand signing a declaration on civil aviation with 30 other countries as a way to prevent the Thai aviation industry from being red-flagged over safety fears again. Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith Tuesday said the cabinet has given the green light to the ministry to sign the Declaration of Civil Aviation Ministers' Conference with the 30 countries in the Asia-Pacific region. A signing ceremony is scheduled to be held between Jan 31-Feb 1 in Beijing, China. Arkhom said the declaration aims to certify the aviation safety of all international airports of member countries by 2020.<br/>