THAILAND

Talks With U.S. Over Air Service Planned: Six years after the Southeast Asian nation ripped up its aviation agreement with the United States, the gap between the two nations has narrowed enough to hold formal talks this week. On the table is an expansion of passenger, cargo and air charter services between the U.S. and Thailand, an increasingly popular business destination that doubles as a tourist hot spot. Negotiators from both nations will convene in Washington on today for three days of talks. A new agreement could mean cheaper fares and shipping rates--and more growth opportunities for American carriers.