If I was in charge of Thailand I would think twice before considering any offer from China... too much like Russia and look at what happen with Ukraine military operation and Belarus as Vlad just referred to it as a territory not a country, that could be Thailand next denomination as well if they lay down with China... South China Sea used to be a free way/road of international navigation, I said USED to be as now it become China's territory, just ask Vietnam, Philippines, Bruney, Malaysia and some other countries about accepting China into their waters, thus Thailand should be very very careful with what they wish for