Thai railway deals offer 'huge room' for Beijing

Railway construction in Thailand will present China with many opportunities to work with the Southeastern Asian country in the rail sector, an industry insider says.

"There will be huge room for cooperation," said Yang Yong, an official in charge of relations with Southeastern Asian countries at China Railway Corp.

Yang said Chinese companies have already been extensively involved in helping Thailand to modernize its rail system, and new lines are on the way.