Acting head of the State Railway of Thailand Worawut Mala, left, and Charoen Pokphand Group CEO Suphachai Chearavanont shake hands with signed contracts for the high-speed train linking three airports at Government House on Oct 24, 2019. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha witnessed the signing. (Photo: Chanat Katanyu)
Deputy Finance Minister Santi Promphat supports revising the contract for the high-speed railway linking three airports to take into account the impact from Covid-19 outbreaks on the bid winner, a Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group-led consortium.
Mr Santi said the pandemic was unexpected and affected the global economy, including Thailand.
The government should be flexible when dealing with investors who maintain their…
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