Anutin Confirms High-Speed Rail Project Proceeds Per Contract
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Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul reiterated that the high-speed rail project connecting three airports proceeds per the original contract, telling the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) and the private contractor to find a resolution. If unresolved, legal process will be used. He declined to answer if the format would change. At 4:05 PM on October 26 at Government House, Anutin gave an interview after chairing the EEC Policy Committee meeting. He said the meeting discussed announcing four more economic zones but the high-speed rail project was not on the agenda. Reporters asked since he said before the meeting he would discuss it. Anutin said there was discussion and listening. He emphasized procurement under the Public Procurement Act must follow law — the EEC does not get special privileges to extend time or budget, or to cut or add using EEC authority. Everything under law and Constitution must proceed accordingly. Asked about contract clarity given lawsuits between SRT and the private contractor, the premier said everything proceeds per contract steps, both parties must comply. If disputes arise, they must negotiate a conclusion; if none, judicial process resolves. When pressed if the high-speed rail continues or changes format, Anutin said currently everything follows the binding contract between employer and contractor.
