Thailand's Prime Minister, Prayut Chanocha, has ordered air transport officials to improve flight safety because of international criticism.
由于国际社会的批评，泰国总理巴育·占奥差（Prayut Chanocha）已经下令航空运输管理人员改善航空安全。

On Tuesday, the United States lowered its rating of Thailand's air safety. That move could hurt the Thai tourism industry.
周二，美国降低了泰国的航空安全评级。此举可能会损害泰国旅游业。

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration moved Thailand from a category one rating to category two. The FAA did not provide details on its decision. It said officials found Thailand's civil aviation administration lacking in one or more critical areas. This could include technical expertise, training processes and inspection systems.
美国联邦航空管理局将泰国从一类评级降低到二类。美国联邦航空管理局并没有就其决定提供详细信息。该局表示，有关官员发现泰国民航总局在一个或多个专业领域存在缺陷。这可能包括专业技术、培训流程或检查体系。

The U.S. decision follows earlier criticism. In March, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) reported concerns about Thailand's aviation safety.
美国的决定是在早些时候的批评之后。今年三月，国际民用航空组织报道了泰国航空安全问题。

Soon after the organization's report, South Korea, Japan and China limited Thai-based airline operations in their airspace. Reports say some of those restrictions have been eased since.
在该组织的报告后不久，韩国、日本和中国限制了以泰国为基地的航空公司在其领空的运营。报道称其中一些限制已经得到了缓解。

Thailand's national carrier, Thai Airways International, said the FAA decision would have no immediate effect. Some experts disagree. They have expressed concerns about the effect on Thailand's critical tourism industry.
泰国的国家航空公司泰国国际航空公司表示，美国联邦航空管理局的决定不会有立竿见影的效果。一些专家表示异议。他们都表示担心会对泰国重要的旅游产业产生影响。

Thai Airways President, Charamporn Jotikasthira, spoke with VOA earlier this year. He noted that the airline no longer flies directly to the United States. He told VOA he is more concerned about the judgement of European air officials. A critical report from them would affect Thai flights to all European destinations.
泰航总裁乍林蓬(Charamporn Jotikasthira)今年早些时候对美国之音表示，该公司不再直接飞往美国，他更担心欧洲航空官员的评判。来自这些官员的一个关键报告会影响到泰国所有飞抵欧洲的航班。

The European Aviation Safety Agency is to release results of its investigation on December 15.
欧洲航空安全局将于12月15日发布其调查结果。

I'm Caty Weaver.
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Thailand's Prime Minister, Prayut Chanocha, has ordered air transport officials to improve flight safety because of international criticism.

On Tuesday, the United States lowered its rating of Thailand's air safety. That move could hurt the Thai tourism industry.

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration moved Thailand from a category one rating to category two. The FAA did not provide details on its decision. It said officials found Thailand's civil aviation administration lacking in one or more critical areas. This could include technical expertise, training processes and inspection systems.

In 2007, Thai rescue workers work at the scene of the One-Two-Go Airlines plane crash in Phuket, Thailand. That crash in Phuket killed 91 people. US officials are questioning the safety of Thai airlines again. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

The U.S. decision follows earlier criticism. In March, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) reported concerns about Thailand's aviation safety.

Soon after the organization's report, South Korea, Japan and China limited Thai-based airline operations in their airspace. Reports say some of those restrictions have been eased since.

Thailand's national carrier, Thai Airways International, said the FAA decision would have no immediate effect. Some experts disagree. They have expressed concerns about the effect on Thailand's critical tourism industry.

Thai Airways President, Charamporn Jotikasthira, spoke with VOA earlier this year. He noted that the airline no longer flies directly to the United States. He told VOA he is more concerned about the judgement of European air officials. A critical report from them would affect Thai flights to all European destinations.

The European Aviation Safety Agency is to release results of its investigation on December 15.

I'm Caty Weaver.

Ron Corben wrote this story for VOANews. Caty Weaver adapted it for Learning English. George Grow was the editor.

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Words in This Story

tourism – n. the business of providing hotels, restaurants, entertainment, etc., for people who are traveling

aviation – n. the business or practice of flying airplanes, helicopters, etc.

category – n. a group of people or things that are similar in some way

expertise – n. special skill or knowledge: the skill or knowledge an expert has

destination – n. a place to which a person is going or something is being sent