Stalled Thai airport rail project faces further uncertainty

TransportationCompany leading $7bn venture seeks to terminate contract with governmentA view of Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand's main gateway. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)APORNRATH PHOONPHONGPHIPHATSeptember 3, 2026 10:28 JSTBANGKOK -- Thailand's plan to build a high-speed railway connecting three airports in the central area of the country, which has stalled for years, faces further uncertainty as the company leading the project seeks to terminate its contract with the government.