Deputy Transport Minister Siripong says CP's letter invoking its right to terminate the Eastern Economic Corridor high-speed rail contract is not yet legally effective, and the State Railway of Thailand will negotiate with CP on 27 August. The urgent issue is the Airport Rail Link: CP has signalled it may stop running the line, and the State Railway would have to find another operator if it does. The rail contract dispute itself may take a long time in court. For a Thai SME, the practical impact is on airport commuting and staff travel; no action is needed now beyond watching for service changes.