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Thailand advances high-speed rail amid Asia-wide expansion
Thailand advances high-speed rail amid Asia-wide expansion
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026
Asia’s high-speed rail expansion gathers pace while Thailand accelerates the Bangkok–Nakhon Ratchasima line and targets a year-end decision on a shared section.Transport Ministry to propose Bangkok–Phitsanulok high-speed rail
Transport Ministry to propose Bangkok–Phitsanulok high-speed rail
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2026
The 380-kilometre Bangkok–Phitsanulok section is being prepared for Cabinet consideration in 2027, with construction targeted to begin in January 2030.CP seeks termination of three-airport high-speed rail contract
CP seeks termination of three-airport high-speed rail contract
THURSDAY, JULY 09, 2026
CP has sent a letter to the State Railway of Thailand seeking to terminate the high-speed rail contract linking three airports, citing inability to obtain BOI promotion and issue the notice to proceed.U-Tapao megaproject enters delivery phase after long delay
U-Tapao megaproject enters delivery phase after long delay
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2026
Thailand’s THB300-billion U-Tapao Aviation City has begun construction under a leaner first-phase plan after years of delay.Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project risks delay, may miss 2030 launch
Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project risks delay, may miss 2030 launch
SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2026
The Bangkok–Nakhon Ratchasima section has reached 52.4% completion, but persistent construction delays and unresolved contracts are putting the project timeline under growing pressure.EEC Board Meeting Delayed Over Budget Concerns, Awaiting New Government
EEC Board Meeting Delayed Over Budget Concerns, Awaiting New Government
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026
Behind the scenes: EEC Board meeting on the high-speed rail project connecting three airports, the EECiti smart city, and Phase 3 of Laem Chabang Port postponed indefinitely due to the MOF's concerns over budget commitments.SRT to seek Cabinet approval for three-airport high-speed rail contract changes
SRT to seek Cabinet approval for three-airport high-speed rail contract changes
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026
Thailand’s three-airport high-speed rail PPP is moving towards a revised payment model and staged ARL concession fees, with a draft amended contract targeted for Cabinet consideration in June and signing in July 2026.SRT unveils timeline for 3-airport high-speed rail, seeks new Cabinet approval
SRT unveils timeline for 3-airport high-speed rail, seeks new Cabinet approval
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026
Targeting a 2032 launch, the massive rail project linking Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi, and U-Tapao is moving forward. The amended contract, featuring a "pay-as-you-build" model, is expected to be signed with the CP-led consortium by July 2026.Update: Crane collapse onto train in Sikhiu, 28 dead, 64 injured
Update: Crane collapse onto train in Sikhiu, 28 dead, 64 injured
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2026
A crane collapsed onto Special Express 21 in Sikhiu, causing 28 deaths and 64 injuries. The rescue teams are working to extinguish the fire and continue searching for missing individuals.Three-airport high-speed rail hit by fresh delay as contract change with CP must wait for new Cabinet
Three-airport high-speed rail hit by fresh delay as contract change with CP must wait for new Cabinet
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2025
Thailand’s flagship high-speed rail project linking Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-Tapao faces further delays after the House dissolution pushed the government into caretaker status, preventing approval of key amendments to the CP-led PPP contract.