The King and Queen of Thailand Land in Bhutan – His Majesty Pilots the Royal Flight Himself
On April 25, 2025, at 10:20 a.m. (local time), Their Majesties King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida of Thailand arrived at Paro International Airport, Bhutan. They were graciously received by His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Her Majesty Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan.Remarkably, His Majesty the King personally piloted the Boeing 737-800 Royal Aircraft for this state visit, with Her Majesty the Queen serving as the co-pilot. His Majesty skillfully landed the aircraft at Paro International Airport—one of the world's most challenging airports due to its mountainous terrain and limited maneuvering space.
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