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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.Cabinet to decide on revision of 3-airport high-speed rail contract, says Phiphat
Cabinet to decide on revision of 3-airport high-speed rail contract, says Phiphat
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2025
Transport Ministry will ask the Cabinet to decide whether to amend the high-speed rail linking three airports contract, warning that changes could expose the state to lawsuits from losing bidders over altered project conditions."Pingxiang Model" China-ASEAN High-Speed Rail Unlocks Freshness
"Pingxiang Model" China-ASEAN High-Speed Rail Unlocks Freshness
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 05, 2025
The "Pingxiang Model" high-speed rail enables quick delivery of fresh Thai durian to China in just one day, transforming Thai fruit trade to the Chinese marketTransport minister denies cancellation of high-speed rail contract linking three airports
Transport minister denies cancellation of high-speed rail contract linking three airports
MONDAY, OCTOBER 06, 2025
Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn insists the government has not cancelled the high-speed rail contract linking three airports, affirming the project will proceed under the existing agreement and in line with the Attorney General’s guidance.Phiphat to meet PM, attorney-general on three-airport rail amendment
Phiphat to meet PM, attorney-general on three-airport rail amendment
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 02, 2025
With the 224-billion-baht project years behind schedule, Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn plans to talk with the prime minister and the attorney-general to weigh legal options on a contract amendment and to secure safeguards against potential losses to the government.High-speed rail contract fix in doubt as Phiphat opposes pay-as-you-build
High-speed rail contract fix in doubt as Phiphat opposes pay-as-you-build
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 02, 2025
Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has rejected a proposed amendment to the contract for the high-speed rail project linking Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-Tapao airports. The amendment sought to change the state’s co-investment payment method to a “pay-as-you-build” scheme, which Phiphat said contradicted the original contract terms.