Thai Queen makes first solo flight in fighter jet

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Thai Queen makes first solo flight in fighter jet. (2026, October 9). BBC News. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cqm263x40y37o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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Queen Suthida of Thailand completed her first solo flight in a fighter jet on October 8 at an airfield in Surat Thani province. The Thai Royal Household reported that she has accumulated approximately 1,188 flying hours since starting in 2010 and is experienced across various aircraft types. Additionally, Queen Suthida often co-piloted planes carrying King Maha Vajiralongkorn on official trips abroad.

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On October 8, Queen Suthida of Thailand made her first solo flight in a fighter jet, specifically a Gripen, at an airfield in Surat Thani province in southern Thailand. The flight was notable because it marked the queen's independence as a pilot, with King Maha Vajiralongkorn observing from the ground. Queen Suthida has accumulated approximately 1,188 hours of flying experience since she began piloting aircraft in 2010, and she has previously co-piloted planes during the king’s official trips abroad. This event highlights her extensive aviation expertise within the Thai Royal Household.

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Gripen Thai Thailand The Royal Household the Thai Royal Household

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Thailand GPE · 2× The Royal Household ORG · 2× Maha Vajiralongkorn PERSON · 1× Surat Thani GPE · 1× Suthida PERSON · 1× Thai NORP · 1× the Thai Royal Household ORG · 1×

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The Queen was shown boarding a Gripen on 8 October at an airfield in Surat Thani province, southern Thailand, while King Maha Vajiralongkorn watched from the ground.

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Thai Queen makes first solo flight in fighter jet Thailand's Queen Suthida made her first solo flight in a fighter jet, according to the Thai Royal Household. uncertain

Suthida → make → Household

The Queen was shown boarding a Gripen on 8 October at an airfield in Surat Thani province, southern Thailand, while King Maha Vajiralongkorn watched from the ground. asserted

Vajiralongkorn → show → ground

The Royal Household has said she is an experienced pilot, having logged about 1,188 hours across several types of aircraft since she began flying in 2010. asserted

she → say → 2010

She also co-piloted aircraft carrying the King on official visits to other countries, the Royal Household said. asserted

Household → co → countries