India, March 19 -- Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua, also known as King Rama X, and his wife Queen Suthida flew themselves to Laos during a recent state visit. A video of the royal couple piloting a plane has surprised and impressed social media.

King Rama X became the first royal leader in 32 years to visit Laos. Reportedly, the royal couple was welcomed at the Presidential Palace by Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith and his wife, Naly Sisoulith.

The video, now being reshared across various social media platforms, shows the king and queen in the cockpit piloting the plane. Upon landing, the video also captures the royal couple disembarking from the aircraft and being welcomed by officials in Laos.

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