Srettha told the German president that Thailand was a popular destination for German tourists as well. Last year, more than 700,000 German tourists visited Thailand and they were exempted from visa for a 30-day stay, Chai said.
The German president was accompanied by representatives of leading German firms. Srettha briefed the German business representatives on Thailand’s economic situation and the new opportunities in Thailand.
The Thai prime minister also briefed the German business leaders about Thailand’s mega-projects, including the southern land bridge, the upgrading of railway systems and the ease of doing business in Thaliand as well as the development of skilled workforce through vocational schools, Chai said.
The German business representatives told the prime minister that they were interested in holding international trade fairs in Thailand as well as recycling industries, especially producing plastic pellets from plastic garbage.
The German president is scheduled to be granted an audience with Their Majesties the King and Queen on Thursday evening.
On Friday, the German president is scheduled to visit the floating solar farm at the Sirindorn Dam in Ubon Ratchathani province and visit a sustainable Thai-German farm project as well as the Pha Taem National Park in Ubon Ratchathani.
