Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn piloted his own jet to Vietnam for a state visit, with Queen Suthida serving as co-pilot, The Standard (HK) reports. The royal couple arrived in Hanoi for the trip, which multiple outlets described as historic.
According to Khaosod English, the King and Queen were welcomed in Vietnam on the visit. The Standard (HK) reported that the monarch personally flew the aircraft rather than traveling as a passenger.
During the visit, the Thai King and Queen prayed for peace at a pagoda in Hanoi as the trip came to an end, according to VnExpress International. Vietnam's top leader also hosted a banquet in honor of the visiting King and Queen, Báo VietNamNet reported.
The state visit drew coverage across Southeast Asian media, with thestar.com.my also reporting on the couple's arrival in the Vietnamese capital. The trip marks a diplomatic engagement between the two neighboring Southeast Asian nations.
Details of any agreements signed or meetings held during the visit were not included in the available reporting. The Standard (HK) did not specify the aircraft type or the duration of the flight.
What to watch next: whether the two governments release a joint statement or announce outcomes from the visit.