GLOBALink | China-Thailand railway brings Thais hope for convenience, prosperity

BANGKOK, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) -- The China-Thailand railway, an important part of the trans-Asian railway network, will be Thailand's first standard-gauge high-speed railway.

As its construction is in full swing, people expect the railway could make their life more convenient and prosperous.

As Thailand eased COVID-19 restriction measures, the construction of the railway has picked up speed.

The China-Thailand railway is expected to not only inject vitality into the economic development of regions along the line in Thailand, but also strengthen the trans-Asian railway network and promote regional connectivity.

Produced by Xinhua Global Service