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The German government clarified to the Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee that Until now, the Thai king was not believed to have acted in violation of the ban on the performance of political missions. During your stay in the Federal Republic of Germany
Reuters reported, citing sources in the German parliament that representatives of the German government gave a briefing on the issues related to the King of Thailand at the meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Relations. The government believed that the King was allowed to decide from time to time. As long as he does not continue his mission in Germany.
“The German government sees that At this time, you cannot say that it is working continuously. (In Germany),” said the source.
When asked about the royal status of the King of Thailand, a representative of the German government told the Commission that he has a visa that allows him to stay in Germany for many years as an individual. And he received diplomatic privileges and immunities as head of state
“It is clear that many people see what he did as a problem. But the government said this was not considered an ongoing political mission, ”the source added.
Statement by the German government to the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Bundestag It took place after “People’s” protesters marched in front of the German Embassy in Thailand on October 26 and presented a letter through the German ambassador. Ask the German government to clarify the presence of King Rama 10 in Germany, including inheritance tax requirements. And accusations of human rights abuses by his vassal
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Grand Hotel, reported by German media as the residence of the Thai king
After the October 26 demonstration, the Wal Street Journal (WSJ) reported a statement from the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs that His Majesty is the head of the country. “Your Majesty, but not to rule” and perform royal duties in various ceremonies This is the responsibility of the Prime Minister and the government.
The BBC Thai has requested an interview with Mr. Georg Schmidt, German Ambassador to Thailand. Regarding the action after receiving the request from the group “People’s” on October 26, embassy officials responded that Schmidt could not be interviewed on the matter.
