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HomeWorld NewsThai King, Queen Pilot Plane To Bhutan, Land At Challenging Paro Airport
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The King and Queen of Thailand.
When world leaders visit countries, massive security and protocol arrangements are in place but what perhaps is very rare in international visits by Heads of State is the dignitary piloting the plane himself. This is exactly what happened when the King and Queen of Thailand flew into Bhutan's Paro International Airport for an official visit to Bhutan.
Aviation watchers have been completely mesmerised by the King and Queen, smoothly touching down at Paro, which is one of the most challenging approaches in the world. His Co-Pilot was the Queen of Thailand. The couple flew their Boeing 737-800 and landed at Paro and were welcomed by the Their Majesties, King and Queen of Bhutan. The captivating moment as His Majesty King Vajiralongkorn and Her Majesty Queen Suthida personally piloting the Royal Aircraft has perhaps given a whole new dimension to state visits.
The King of Thailand has served as a career officer in the Royal Thai Army. He is a military pilot qualified to fly the Northrop F-5, F-16, and the Boeing 737-400. He ascended to the throne in 2019. This was his first official visit overseas, as monarch.
Thai King, Queen Pilot Plane To Bhutan, Land At Challenging Paro Airport
Thai King and Queen smoothly landed at Paro, one of the most challenging approaches in the world.
- Reported by:Saurabh Gupta
- World News
- Apr 29, 2025 15:08 pm IST
- Published OnApr 29, 2025 14:42 pm IST
- Last Updated OnApr 29, 2025 15:08 pm IST
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The King and Queen of Thailand.
When world leaders visit countries, massive security and protocol arrangements are in place but what perhaps is very rare in international visits by Heads of State is the dignitary piloting the plane himself. This is exactly what happened when the King and Queen of Thailand flew into Bhutan's Paro International Airport for an official visit to Bhutan.
Aviation watchers have been completely mesmerised by the King and Queen, smoothly touching down at Paro, which is one of the most challenging approaches in the world. His Co-Pilot was the Queen of Thailand. The couple flew their Boeing 737-800 and landed at Paro and were welcomed by the Their Majesties, King and Queen of Bhutan. The captivating moment as His Majesty King Vajiralongkorn and Her Majesty Queen Suthida personally piloting the Royal Aircraft has perhaps given a whole new dimension to state visits.
The King of Thailand has served as a career officer in the Royal Thai Army. He is a military pilot qualified to fly the Northrop F-5, F-16, and the Boeing 737-400. He ascended to the throne in 2019. This was his first official visit overseas, as monarch.
