BANGKOK -- When Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn arrived in Bhutan last weekend, he wrote his name into history with two milestones: The Himalayan kingdom was his first pick to kick off his inaugural state visit, and he flew into that mountainous terrain by piloting the specially designated Thai royal aircraft, a Boeing 737-800.
International relations
Thai king's state visit to Bhutan sets new diplomatic tone for his reign
Choice of Himalayan kingdom seen as nod to history and Thailand's role on world stage
Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida greet Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema in front of Thai royal aircraft at Paro International Airport, Bhutan, on April 25. (Photo by The Royal Household Bureau of Thailand)
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