Deputy PM’s passport plea: Thai tourists seek visa-free voyage to Germany, EU

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara is calling for visa-free travel privileges for Thai tourists travelling to Germany and other European Union (EU) countries.

During his stay in the United States to attend the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 78), the 66 year old MP seized the opportunity to meet with German Foreign Minister Tobias Lindner to strengthen ties and discuss various cooperation between the two countries.

The discussion was mainly about trade partnerships, the management of climate change, the emergence of electric and hydrogen vehicles, as well as the intricacies of the defence industry. Pranpree also invited the German Minister to consider the Schengen visa exemption for Thai tourists.

Parnpree highlighted that Germany is a…