Kanit Sangsubhan, secretary-general of the EEC Office, said the premier was told about the progress made in the high-speed train project linking three key airports. The first phase of this project is under construction and is expected to be completed by 2024.
The second-phase of the project, which will cover 190 kilometres from U-Tapao Airport to Trat province, is expected to be completed by 2028.
Kanit said the second phase was being studied by related agencies and will be proposed to the Cabinet in 2021, while bid winners will be selected by 2024.
This phase will be linked to other government projects in the EEC, such as the Eastern Fruit Corridor and expansion of urbanised areas around U-Tapao Airport.
Prayut and the Cabinet were in Rayong for a mobile meeting on Tuesday.