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Five conditions for terminating high-speed train contract as EECO to decide CP’s fate on July 15

July 02, 2026

The high-speed rail project linking three airports — Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-Tapao — began its bidding process in 2018. The CP Group won the bid after seeking 117.226 billion baht in state co-investment, and the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) signed the contract with Asia Era One Co Ltd, in which CP Group is the major shareholder, on October 24, 2019

CP seeks state solution for three-airport rail after 12bn-baht investment

July 01, 2026

CP Group reaffirms its commitment to the high-speed rail link connecting three airports, while seeking a fair path forward with the state

CP funding setback puts EEC high-speed rail contract at risk

TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2026

SRT says Asia Era One has been unable to secure financing for the three-airport high-speed rail project, leaving contract revision or termination as the final options

Authorities rush to clear wreckage as death toll rises to 31

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2026

A deadly accident involving a collapsed crane on Thailand's high-speed railway project has led to 31 confirmed deaths. Authorities continue recovery efforts at the crash site.

Search temporarily halted after loud noise from crane causes panic

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2026

The search operation at the Sikhiu crane collapse site was paused after a loud noise from the remaining crane caused panic. Authorities are investigating and ensuring safety.

‘Invite bids for train project’

FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2016

Experts question economic feasibility as work on a double-track railway is already under way on the same route.