Thai High-Speed Rail Project: Contract Dispute Acknowledged, NTP Issuance to Proceed
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) board acknowledged a contract dispute in the high-speed rail project but reaffirmed the contract's validity. They will proceed with issuing the Notice to Proceed (NTP) on October 14, 2026, stating that contract termination would be legally problematic.
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