Democrat Party Deputy Spokesperson Pasin urges the government to clarify the contract of the high-speed rail project linking three airports. If it is truly cancelled, who will be responsible for the study budget and the seven years lost, as the project shows signs of not moving forward?
On 1 Nov 2026 GMT+7, Mr. Pasin Pitutecha, Deputy Spokesperson of the Democrat Party, expressed concern and warned the public in the eastern region, Rayong province, and the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) area about the uncertain status of the high-speed rail project linking three airports (Don Mueang–Suvarnabhumi–U-Tapao). The project now appears likely to be halted or discontinued after citizens have awaited progress for over seven years.
Mr. Pasin stated there are now clear signals from the EEC Office admitting difficulties in pushing the project forward, including issues with private sector contract cancellations and the government's unclear stance on resolving these problems. The eastern region and Rayong province have been key drivers in generating income and advancing the national economy through industry and exports. The public has cooperated with the government continuously, but now, when the area should receive large-scale investment projects (Mega Projects) to stimulate GDP and provincial economic development, the project has stalled again.
Mr. Pasin noted that this project is the "first button" in developing a high-speed rail system that would extend to Klaeng district in Chanthaburi province and Trat province. When the main project's starting point is halted, it causes a chain reaction affecting the entire regional transportation network development. Furthermore, the project has already consumed a significant amount of public budget for feasibility studies.
The Democrat Party Deputy Spokesperson raised questions and demands to the government and related agencies as follows:
1. If the high-speed rail linking the three airports is truly cancelled, who will take responsibility—between the government or the EEC Office—for the delays and waste over the past seven years?
2. The government is urged to urgently review the direction and solutions for this issue and to clarify backup plans or future replacement projects clearly, so that people in the eastern region do not bear the impact and losses from waiting alone.