He said if the four neighbouring states formally agree, the Thai government aims to leverage this agreement in talks with the EU, seeking Schengen visa exemptions.
Prommin highlighted the success of Thailand’s policy to exempt entry visas for foreign tourists, contributing to an increase in foreign arrivals. Last year, despite expecting 25 million foreign arrivals, the country actually welcomed 28 million, he added.
Meanwhile, during its mobile meeting in Ranong on January 23, the Cabinet approved proposals to collaborate with neighbouring countries allowing foreign tourists to roam free among them without extra entry visas.
