05 December 2008	The on-line newspaper devoted to the world of transports	18:28 GMT+1

February 19, 2002 MEKONG TRADE China ready to pay for river clearing B200m to enable cargo shipping Thirawat Khamthitav China is prepared to spend 200 million baht to clear rapids and widen a shipping lane in the Mekong river, to promote trade and tourism. The Chinese government has approved US$5 million to demolish 12 rapids on the river to enable cargo boats with capacities of 300-500 tonnes to pass through from China to ...... Read more on Bangkok Post Search for hotel Destination O Other destinations Check-in date 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Check-out date 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Search on Select the subject:  All News Ports Tourism Database Aviation Trucking Index Home Page Press Review - Piazza Matteotti 1/3 - 16123 Genoa - ITALY phone: +39.010.2462122, fax: +39.010.2516768, e-mail