The King of Thailand, Queen, flew to Bhutan and landed at the most difficult airport in the world, this is…
The King and Queen of Thailand personally flew the plane to Bhutan, landing at Paro, the world’s toughest airport during their first official state visit.
Thai Royal Pilot Flying to Paro Airport in Bhutan, one of the toughest landings in the world
In a rare and outstanding event, the King and Queen of Thailand personally flew their plane and landed at the Paro International Airport in Bhutan, which is known as one of the most challenging airports in the world. The arrival of the royal couple marked the beginning of their first official state visit to Bhutan.
Kings Maha Vajiralongkorn and Suthida Queen Suthida flew 737-800 planes themselves, which surprised many people in the world, especially aviation enthusiasts. What makes this visit even more special is that the Queen acts as the co-pilot throughout the flight. King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema welcomed their majestic welcome in Paro.
King Vajiralongkorn is no stranger to flying. Before becoming the monarch in 2019, he had a military background and served in the Royal Thai Army. He is a trained pilot and qualifies for flying aircraft such as the Northrop F-5, F-16 fighter and Boeing 737-400. This trip to Bhutan, which began on April 25, 2025, is his first official international visit as king.
The royal couple spent four days in Bhutan, attending various official events, conferences and cultural programs. This visit was held at the invitation of the King of Bhutan. Bhutanese media reported the visit as an important moment for both countries, reflecting the close ties and mutual respect between the two monarchs.
As impressive as they arrived, their majesty also drove the return flight back to Thailand on Monday. When they left, the King and Queen of Bhutan bid farewell to the Thai Royal Team with full ritual honor.
This historic journey not only strengthened diplomatic relations, but also attracted global attention from the unique way of travel of the king and queen of Thailand – flying across the border by themselves.
