Thailand's RFT sues CP Group over Airport Rail Link fees totaling 133 billion baht
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Key summary
Former Bangkok Vice Governor Dr. Samart Rajprasit analyzes the case where the State Railway of Thailand (RFT) filed a lawsuit against Asia Era Wan Co., Ltd. and seven other entities at the Central Administrative Court on October 21, 2026, to recover Airport Rail Link rights fees and interest totaling 133,359.4 million baht. The debt became due on October 24, 2024, but the company cited COVID-19 impacts and a lack of Notice to Proceed (NTP) documents as reasons for non-payment. Dr. Samart highlights potential defenses regarding contract termination clauses and urges the government to find a solution that protects national interests while ensuring the high-speed rail project connecting Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi, and Uttapao airports can proceed.
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