Politics
Prime Minister Addresses C.P. Group’s Request to Terminate High-Speed Rail Contract
The Thai Prime Minister plans to meet with the EEC Secretary-General following reports that the C.P. Group has requested to terminate the high-speed rail project connecting three airports.
According to a report by Matichon Online on August 28, 2026, the Thai Prime Minister is scheduled to meet with the Secretary-General of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) next week to discuss a significant development regarding the high-speed rail project linking three major airports. The discussion follows reports that the C.P. Group has formally requested to terminate its contract for the project.
In response to this request, the Prime Minister has emphasized that if the consortium proceeds with the termination, they must be placed on a government blacklist. This development is of particular interest to residents and travelers who have been anticipating the completion of the rail link, which is intended to provide high-speed connectivity between Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi, and U-Tapao airports.
At this stage, the situation remains fluid. While the Prime Minister’s stance on potential blacklisting has been stated, the official outcome of the upcoming meeting between the government and the EEC remains to be confirmed. Stakeholders are waiting to see if the contract will be formally dissolved, if negotiations will continue, or if the government will seek alternative measures to ensure the project's continuity. Further updates are expected following the scheduled discussions next week.