{
  "id": 16678327,
  "title": "Thailand’s Queen Suthida Pilots Royal Boeing 737 Back From Japan Visit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/thailands-queen-suthida-pilots-royal-boeing-737-back-from-japan-visit",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-26T22:47:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Thailand Business News",
    "slug": "thailand-business-news",
    "url": "https://www.thailand-business-news.com/national/336477-thailands-queen-suthida-pilots-royal-boeing-737-back-from-japan-visit"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Thailand's Queen Suthida recently returned to Bangkok after a successful eight-day visit to Japan, where she served as the Global Ambassador for Women's Ice Hockey, representing the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). Queen Suthida, a licensed pilot with over 1,180 flight hours and a former flight attendant for Thai Airways, showcased her flying skills by piloting a royal Boeing 737 back to the Thai capital. During her trip, she actively promoted women's ice hockey, particularly in the city of Sapporo in Hokkaido, where she interacted with athletes and presented awards at the 2027 IIHF Women's Asia Championship. Queen Suthida's visit to Japan concluded on October 22, marking a significant diplomatic and cultural exchange between the two countries. Her flight back to Bangkok not only demonstrated her piloting abilities but also highlighted her dual commitment to her royal duties and personal interests in aviation and sports.",
  "summary": "Thailand's Queen Suthida piloted a royal Boeing 737 back to Bangkok after an eight-day trip to Japan",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}