Queen is first Thai woman to fly a Swedish Gripen fighter jet. King in Surat Thani to congratulate her

October 9, 2026 at 10:39 am

by James Morris and Son Nguyen

in Living , Media , Thailand

Queen Suthida made aviation history Thursday, flying a Swedish-built Gripen fighter jet solo for 41 minutes as King Maha Vajiralongkorn watched. Thailand’s first female Gripen pilot completed four months of intensive military training, including 45 technical subjects and 20 simulator sorties. Afterwards, the King personally awarded her the prestigious Gripen Order Golden Patch, marking her admission to a Swedish aviation association. The Queen’s achievement follows 16 years of flying experience, including Boeing 737 jets and challenging international flights alongside the King. Meanwhile, Thailand is expanding its fighter fleet with four next-generation Gripens on order from Sweden.

Queen Suthida makes history with a 41-minute solo Gripen fighter flight as King Vajiralongkorn watches. After four months of training, he awards her a Swedish aviation honour. ( Source: The Nation )

Queen Suthida completed her first solo flight in a Swedish-built Gripen fighter jet on Thursday, October 8. King Maha Vajiralongkorn personally witnessed the 41-minute flight at Wing 7 in Surat Thani province.

Afterwards, he presented the Queen with flowers and a gold-embroidered Swedish aviation honour. The flight followed four months of specialist military training, including 20 simulator sorties and supervised flights. According to the Bureau of the Royal Household, she became Thailand’s first female Gripen pilot. The achievement added a frontline combat aircraft to her extensive aviation record.

The Queen flew the single-seat Saab JAS 39C Gripen, operated by the Royal Thai Air Force’s Squadron 701. Crucially, the aircraft has no second cockpit for an instructor. She therefore completed the planned training flight alone, following preparation aboard the two-seat JAS 39D.

King watches Queen Suthida’s solo Gripen flight before presenting a golden Swedish aviation honour

The King watched her depart from Runway 22 before returning safely to the southern airbase. Following the landing, he personally attached the Gripen Order Golden Patch to her left sleeve.

The gold-embroidered insignia is associated with the Gripen Order, an honorary Swedish aviation organisation. According to aviation publication AeroTime, the Queen was accepted as a full member following Thursday’s flight.

The recognition followed her completion of the fighter conversion programme under Royal Thai Air Force procedures. Meanwhile, the Royal Household confirmed that the King had witnessed both take-off and landing. The occasion concluded with the royal couple returning to Bangkok aboard a royal aircraft.

King Vajiralongkorn arrived at Wing 7 in Phun Phin district at 10.06 am on Thursday. His private visit centred on the Queen’s first solo flight in the Swedish-built fighter. Queen Suthida received him alongside senior Royal Thai Air Force officers. Those present included Air Chief Marshal Seksan Kantha, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Air Force. Wing 7 Commander Group Captain Pasin Sombattawee also attended, together with other senior military personnel.

King attends flight briefing as Queen Suthida prepares her single-seat Gripen for a historic solo sortie

The royal couple proceeded to a building used for royal duties at the airbase. There, officers briefed them on the Queen’s planned flight and its preparations. Subsequently, the King accompanied her to the aircraft shelter housing the single-seat Gripen.

He watched as she inspected the fighter before entering the cockpit. The Queen then completed the necessary pre-flight procedures and prepared the aircraft for departure. After taxiing towards Runway 22, she positioned the jet for take-off.

The Queen departed alone, following the flight plan established for her final training exercise. Throughout the operation, the King remained at the airbase to observe the flight. The fighter subsequently returned after 41 minutes, landing safely at Wing 7.

The sortie completed her transition from supervised training aboard the two-seat Gripen to independent operation of the JAS 39C. It also marked her first solo flight in the aircraft designated Fighter-Attack Type 20 by the Royal Thai Air Force.

Following the landing, Queen Suthida climbed down from the fighter. The King approached and presented her with a bouquet of flowers. He then presented the Gripen Order Golden Patch and personally attached the insignia to her uniform.

The honour recognised her successful flight and membership of the Swedish honorary aviation association. Notably, it was not identified as a Thai military decoration or promotion. The presentation concluded the programme at Wing 7 before the royal couple departed for Bangkok.

Queen completes months of Royal Thai Air Force training with 45 subjects and 20 Gripen simulator sorties

The Queen’s preparation began in June 2026 under a specialist Royal Thai Air Force conversion programme. Initially, she completed classroom instruction covering 45 academic and emergency-procedure subjects.

This phase continued through July, providing the technical preparation required before progressing to flight exercises. Subsequently, she undertook 20 simulator sorties designed around the Gripen’s operating requirements. The exercises formed part of the established training sequence before supervised flying aboard the actual aircraft.

The programme then advanced to practical instruction at Wing 7 in Surat Thani. The Queen undertook two extended training visits to the southern fighter base. The first ran from August 20 until September 4.

Separately, the second began on September 25 and continued until October 8. Throughout both periods, Royal Thai Air Force instructors supervised her progress and provided specialist guidance. The training ultimately culminated in Thursday’s solo flight, witnessed by the King.

A central component involved flying the two-seat JAS 39D Gripen with an instructor. This aircraft allows a second crew member to accompany the trainee during conversion exercises.

Queen logs over ten hours in a two-seat Gripen before advancing to solo flight in the single-seat JAS 39C

According to the reported figures, the Queen accumulated 10 hours and 13 minutes aboard the JAS 39D. She then progressed to the single-seat JAS 39C, which requires independent operation. Consequently, the final sortie took place without an instructor or additional crew member aboard.

The Royal Thai Air Force designates the Gripen as Fighter-Attack Type 20. The Queen undertook the conversion programme at the air force’s invitation, following its established training syllabus.

Her preparation included academic study, simulator exercises and supervised flight training. In addition, she had accumulated extensive experience operating other aircraft before entering the programme. That background included military trainers, light aeroplanes and Boeing passenger jets.

Queen Suthida’s aviation career began on May 13, 2010, according to the Royal Household. Her first recorded flight involved a Cessna T-41D belonging to Squadron 604 at Wing 6 in Bangkok. Since then, she has flown several aircraft types and accumulated substantial flying experience. The Royal Household reported her cumulative total at 1,188.48 hours. Her records cover both military training aircraft and larger passenger jets used for royal duties.

Queen’s flying record includes Boeing 737 jets, military trainers and more than 1,188 reported hours

Specifically, the Queen accumulated 315.33 hours aboard the Cessna T-41 and 38.35 hours in the CT-4E Airtrainer. She also recorded 105.59 hours in the Pilatus PC-9, a turboprop aircraft used for military pilot training.

Another 98.40 hours were accumulated aboard the Mooney M20M. Furthermore, her records include 137.50 hours in the Piper PA-34 Seneca. These aircraft formed part of her flying experience before her progression to larger passenger jets.

The Queen subsequently developed experience operating Boeing 737 aircraft. Her records show 27.09 hours aboard the Boeing 737-400 and 453.11 hours in the Boeing 737-800. The latter represents the largest individual flying total listed for any aircraft type. In parallel, her fighter conversion training added 10.13 hours aboard the two-seat JAS 39D.

The published breakdown does not fully reconcile with the Royal Household’s stated cumulative total. Nevertheless, the figures establish extensive aviation experience before Thursday’s solo Gripen flight.

Beyond her individual flying record, the Queen has served as co-pilot alongside King Vajiralongkorn. Their flights have included royal duties within Thailand and overseas. One prominent assignment involved the royal couple’s official visit to Bhutan in April 2025.

During that journey, the King piloted the royal aircraft while Queen Suthida served as co-pilot. The flight involved Paro International Airport, situated in a narrow Himalayan valley surrounded by mountains.

Queen’s experience at Bhutan’s challenging Paro airport preceded her training in a frontline fighter jet

Paro is internationally recognised for its demanding approach and departure procedures. The airport’s mountainous location presents particular challenges for pilots operating larger aircraft. During the official visit, the royal couple successfully completed their flight operations at Paro.

That assignment formed part of the Queen’s aviation experience before her fighter conversion training began. However, Thursday’s operation involved a different aircraft category and cockpit arrangement. The Queen was flying a single-seat combat fighter rather than serving as co-pilot aboard a passenger aircraft.

The Saab JAS 39C Gripen is a Swedish-built multirole combat aircraft operated by the Royal Thai Air Force. Thailand’s fleet is based at Wing 7 in Surat Thani, where Squadron 701 operates the fighters. The aircraft entered Thai service in 2011 and remains part of the country’s air defence capability. Its principal missions include air defence, ground attack and reconnaissance. Indeed, the Swedish designation JAS reflects these three military functions.

The single-seat JAS 39C is configured for one pilot. By contrast, the JAS 39D accommodates two crew members and supports conversion training. The Gripen can reach speeds approaching Mach 2 and operate at altitudes of approximately 50,000 feet. It measures 14.1 metres in length, with a wingspan of 8.4 metres. Meanwhile, power comes from a Volvo Aero RM12 engine. Its equipment includes digital fly-by-wire controls, radar, tactical data links and advanced avionics.

Thailand’s Gripen fighters combine Mach 2 speed with advanced systems as newer Swedish jets are ordered

Thailand’s Gripen fighters are also recognisable by their distinctive shark-mouth markings beneath the cockpit. The aircraft is designed for high-speed interception, air combat and ground attack operations.

However, Thursday’s flight was a training sortie rather than a combat mission. There was no indication that the Queen carried weapons or undertook operational military duties. Instead, the flight marked completion of the final stage of her fighter conversion programme.

Thailand originally acquired 12 Gripen C/D aircraft for the Royal Thai Air Force. However, one fighter was lost in an accident in January 2017. The remaining aircraft continue to form part of the country’s air defence capability. Meanwhile, Thailand is preparing to introduce a newer generation of Swedish-built fighters. In August 2025, the country ordered four Gripen E/F aircraft from Saab, with deliveries expected by 2030.

The acquisition forms part of the Royal Thai Air Force’s continuing fighter modernisation programme. The newer aircraft will supplement Thailand’s existing Gripen capability. In May 2026, Air Chief Marshal Seksan led a Thai Air Force delegation to Saab’s facility in Linköping, Sweden.

During that visit, the delegation inspected progress on the first Gripen E being manufactured for Thailand. Accordingly, Thursday’s flight occurred during a period of continuing cooperation between Thailand’s air force and the Swedish aerospace manufacturer.

Wing 7 training programme concludes as King presents Queen Suthida with the Gripen Order Golden Patch

Wing 7 provided the specialist training facilities used throughout the Queen’s conversion programme. These included simulator instruction, supervised flights and preparation for the single-seat JAS 39C. The Queen completed the required training stages before undertaking Thursday’s 41-minute sortie.

Subsequently, the Royal Household confirmed that she had successfully completed the planned flight. The King observed both departure and landing before presenting the Swedish aviation honour.

The Gripen Order Golden Patch is associated with the honorary Swedish aviation organisation. According to AeroTime, Queen Suthida became a full member after completing the solo flight.

The King personally attached the gold-embroidered insignia to her uniform during the presentation at Wing 7. However, the announcement did not identify the honour as a Thai military decoration. Nor did it announce any new operational appointment for the Queen within the Royal Thai Air Force.

Queen Suthida’s 41-minute solo Gripen flight completes four months of specialised fighter-pilot training

The flight added the single-seat JAS 39C to Queen Suthida’s aviation record. Previously, her experience included light aircraft, military trainers, Boeing passenger jets and supervised flights aboard the JAS 39D.

Thursday’s operation followed months of instruction, including 45 academic subjects and 20 simulator sorties. It also followed two extended training periods at the Surat Thani airbase. Ultimately, the Queen completed the 41-minute flight alone, returning safely to Wing 7.

King Vajiralongkorn witnessed the operation before personally presenting the flowers and Gripen Order Golden Patch. The royal couple then returned to Bangkok aboard a royal aircraft.

The Royal Household confirmed that Queen Suthida had completed her first solo Gripen flight under established Royal Thai Air Force procedures. Her achievement followed more than 16 years of flying experience and four months of specialist fighter training.

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James Morris is a pename for an international writer based in Bangkok who works on various international news media. He is a sub editor with the Thai Examiner news website since it began in 2015. Son Nguyen is an international writer and news commentator specialising in Thai news and current affairs. He commenced working with the Thai Examiner News Desk in May 2018.

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作者：詹姆斯·莫里斯和孙阮

生活、媒体、泰国

周四，苏提达王后驾驶瑞典制造的“鹰狮”战斗机独自飞行了41分钟，创造了航空史上的奇迹。泰国国王玛哈·哇集拉隆功全程观看了她的飞行。作为泰国首位“鹰狮”女飞行员，苏提达王后完成了为期四个月的强化军事训练，其中包括45门技术课程和20次模拟飞行。随后，国王亲自为她颁发了享有盛誉的“鹰狮”金质勋章，标志着她正式加入瑞典航空协会。苏提达王后拥有16年的飞行经验，曾驾驶过波音737客机，并多次与国王一同执行具有挑战性的国际飞行任务。与此同时，泰国正向瑞典订购四架新一代“鹰狮”战斗机，以扩充其战斗机机队。

苏提达王后驾驶“鹰狮”战斗机独自飞行41分钟，创造了历史，哇集拉隆功国王在一旁观看。经过四个月的训练后，国王授予她瑞典航空荣誉称号。（来源：《民族报》）

10月8日星期四，苏提达王后驾驶瑞典制造的鹰狮战斗机完成了她的首次单人飞行。玛哈·哇集拉隆功国王在素叻他尼府的7号飞行基地亲自见证了这次41分钟的飞行。

随后，他向女王献上鲜花和一枚金线刺绣的瑞典航空荣誉勋章。此次飞行是在她接受了四个月的专业军事训练之后进行的，其中包括20次模拟飞行和监督飞行。据泰国王室办公室称，她成为泰国首位驾驶鹰狮战斗机的女性。这一成就为她辉煌的飞行生涯再添一笔，让她驾驶过一架一线作战飞机。

女王驾驶的是泰国皇家空军701中队使用的单座萨博JAS 39C“鹰狮”战斗机。关键在于，这架飞机没有第二个座舱供教官使用。因此，在双座JAS 39D战斗机上进行准备后，女王独自完成了计划中的训练飞行。

国王观看苏提达王后独自驾驶鹰狮战斗机，随后颁发瑞典航空金质荣誉勋章。

国王目送她从22号跑道起飞，随后安全返回南部空军基地。着陆后，他亲自将鹰狮战斗机金质勋章缝在了她的左袖上。

这枚金线刺绣的徽章与瑞典航空荣誉组织“鹰狮”勋章有关。据航空刊物《航空时报》（AeroTime）报道，女王在周四的飞行后被接纳为该勋章的正式成员。

此次表彰是因为她完成了泰国皇家空军规定的战斗机改装训练计划。与此同时，王室证实国王亲眼见证了飞机的起飞和降落。活动结束后，这对皇室夫妇乘坐皇家飞机返回曼谷。

周四上午10点06分，哇集拉隆功国王抵达位于蓬平县的第七空军基地。此次私人访问的重点是观看王后苏提达驾驶瑞典制造的战斗机进行首次单人飞行。苏提达王后与泰国皇家空军高级军官一同迎接了国王。出席者包括泰国皇家空军总司令塞克桑·坎塔空军上将。第七空军基地指挥官帕辛·颂巴塔维上校以及其他高级军官也出席了活动。

国王出席飞行简报会，苏提达王后正准备驾驶她的单座鹰狮战斗机进行历史性的单飞。

王室夫妇随后前往空军基地内一栋用于处理王室事务的建筑。在那里，官员们向他们简要介绍了女王的飞行计划和相关准备工作。之后，国王陪同女王前往停放单座“鹰狮”战斗机的机库。

他注视着女王在进入驾驶舱前检查战斗机。女王随后完成了必要的飞行前程序，并做好了飞机起飞的准备。飞机滑行至22号跑道后，她将飞机调整到起飞位置。

女王独自一人按照既定的飞行计划起飞，这是她最后一次训练演习的一部分。整个飞行过程中，国王一直留在空军基地观摩飞行。41分钟后，战斗机安全返回，降落在7号机翼。

这次飞行标志着她从双座鹰狮战斗机的监督训练过渡到JAS 39C战斗机的独立操作。这也是她首次驾驶泰国皇家空军命名为20型战斗攻击机的飞机进行单飞。

着陆后，苏提达王后从战斗机上下来。国王走上前去，向她献上一束鲜花。随后，他授予她鹰狮战斗机金质勋章，并亲自将勋章佩戴在她的制服上。

这项荣誉表彰了她成功的飞行以及她作为瑞典荣誉航空协会成员的成就。值得注意的是，它并非泰国军方授予的勋章或晋升。颁奖仪式在7号机翼结束，之后皇室夫妇启程前往曼谷。

女王完成了为期数月的泰国皇家空军训练，学习了 45 门课程，并进行了 20 次鹰狮战斗机模拟器飞行。

女王的训练始于2026年6月，她参加了泰国皇家空军的一项专门的飞行员培训计划。最初，她完成了涵盖45门学术课程和应急程序科目的课堂教学。

这一阶段持续到7月，为后续的飞行训练提供了必要的技术准备。随后，她进行了20架次模拟机飞行，这些模拟机飞行是根据“鹰狮”战斗机的作战要求设计的。这些训练是既定训练流程的一部分，之后她才能在监督下驾驶实机飞行。

随后，该项目进入在素叻他尼府第七飞行基地进行的实战训练阶段。女王曾两次对该南部战斗机基地进行长期训练访问。第一次访问从8月20日持续到9月4日。

第二次训练于9月25日开始，持续到10月8日。在这两个训练阶段，泰国皇家空军教官都监督了她的训练进度并提供专业指导。最终，训练以周四的单飞告终，国王亲临现场观摩了此次飞行。

核心环节包括驾驶双座JAS 39D“鹰狮”战斗机，并配备一名教官。这种飞机允许第二名机组成员在换装训练期间陪同受训人员。

奎因驾驶双座鹰狮战斗机累计飞行超过十小时后，才开始驾驶单座JAS 39C战斗机进行单飞。

据公布的数据，女王在JAS 39D型飞机上累计飞行了10小时13分钟。之后，她换乘了需要独立操作的单座JAS 39C型飞机。因此，最后一次飞行是在没有教官或其他机组人员的情况下进行的。

泰国皇家空军将鹰狮战斗机命名为20型战斗攻击机。应空军邀请，女王按照既定的训练大纲进行了改装训练。

她的准备工作包括学术学习、模拟器练习和监督飞行训练。此外，在参加该项目之前，她已积累了丰富的其他机型操作经验，包括军用教练机、轻型飞机和波音客机。

据泰国王室消息，苏提达王后的航空生涯始于2010年5月13日。她的首次飞行记录显示，她驾驶的是一架隶属于曼谷第六联队第604中队的塞斯纳T-41D教练机。此后，她驾驶过多种机型，积累了丰富的飞行经验。王室公布的累计飞行时长为1188.48小时。她的飞行记录涵盖了军用训练飞机和用于履行王室职责的大型客机。

女王的飞行记录包括波音737喷气式飞机、军用教练机，累计飞行时间超过1188小时。

具体来说，女王在塞斯纳T-41教练机上累计飞行了315.33小时，在CT-4E空中教练机上累计飞行了38.35小时。她还在皮拉图斯PC-9（一种用于军事飞行员训练的涡轮螺旋桨飞机）上累计飞行了105.59小时。

她还在 Mooney M20M 飞机上累计飞行了 98.40 小时。此外，她的飞行记录还包括在 Piper PA-34 Seneca 飞机上飞行的 137.50 小时。这些飞机构成了她驾驶大型喷气式客机之前积累的飞行经验。

女王随后积累了驾驶波音737飞机的经验。她的记录显示，她驾驶波音737-400飞机累计飞行27.09小时，驾驶波音737-800飞机累计飞行453.11小时。后者是她个人驾驶任何机型累计飞行时间最长的记录。与此同时，她还接受了战斗机改装训练，驾驶双座JAS 39D战斗机累计飞行10.13小时。

已公布的详细数据与王室公布的累计总数并不完全吻合。尽管如此，这些数据表明，在周四的单机“鹰狮”战斗机飞行之前，王室已积累了丰富的航空经验。

除了个人飞行记录外，王后还曾担任哇集拉隆功国王的副驾驶。他们的飞行任务包括执行泰国境内外的王室公务。其中一项重要任务是陪同王室夫妇于2025年4月正式访问不丹。

在那次旅程中，国王亲自驾驶皇家飞机，苏提达王后担任副驾驶。飞行路线经过帕罗国际机场，该机场位于喜马拉雅山脉一个被群山环绕的狭窄山谷中。

女王在不丹条件艰苦的帕罗机场的经历，先于她接受一线战斗机训练。

帕罗机场以其严格的进近和离场程序而闻名于世。机场地处山区，这对驾驶大型飞机的飞行员来说尤其具有挑战性。在正式访问期间，这对皇室夫妇在帕罗机场顺利完成了飞行任务。

那次飞行任务是女王在开始战斗机改装训练之前积累的航空经验的一部分。然而，周四的飞行任务涉及的飞机类型和座舱布局都不同。女王驾驶的是一架单座战斗机，而不是像之前那样担任客机的副驾驶。

萨博JAS 39C“鹰狮”战斗机是一款瑞典制造的多用途战斗机，现由泰国皇家空军使用。泰国空军的JAS 39C“鹰狮”战斗机驻扎在素叻他尼府的第7空军联队，由第701中队负责操作。该机于2011年加入泰国空军服役，至今仍是泰国防空力量的重要组成部分。其主要任务包括防空、对地攻击和侦察。事实上，其瑞典命名JAS也体现了这三项军事功能。

单座的JAS 39C型战斗机专为一名飞行员设计。相比之下，JAS 39D型可容纳两名机组人员，并支持改装训练。鹰狮战斗机最高速度可达接近2马赫，飞行高度约为50,000英尺（约15,000米）。其机身长14.1米，翼展8.4米。动力来自沃尔沃航空RM12发动机。其设备包括电传操纵系统、雷达、战术数据链和先进的航空电子设备。

泰国订购的“鹰狮”战斗机结合了2马赫的速度和先进的系统，同时还订购了更新型的瑞典喷气式战斗机。

泰国的鹰狮战斗机也因其座舱下方独特的鲨鱼嘴标志而易于辨认。该机设计用于高速拦截、空战和对地攻击作战。

然而，周四的飞行是一次训练飞行，而非作战任务。没有任何迹象表明女王携带了武器或执行了作战任务。相反，这次飞行标志着她战斗机改装计划的最后阶段完成。

泰国最初为泰国皇家空军采购了12架“鹰狮”C/D型战斗机。然而，其中一架战斗机在2017年1月的一次事故中损毁。其余飞机继续作为泰国防空力量的一部分服役。与此同时，泰国正准备引进新一代瑞典制造的战斗机。2025年8月，泰国向萨博公司订购了4架“鹰狮”E/F型战斗机，预计将于2030年交付。

此次采购是泰国皇家空军持续推进战斗机现代化计划的一部分。这些新型战机将补充泰国现有的“鹰狮”战斗机。2026年5月，泰国空军上将塞克桑率领泰国空军代表团访问了位于瑞典林雪平的萨博公司工厂。

访问期间，代表团考察了为泰国制造的首架“鹰狮”E战斗机的进展情况。因此，周四的试飞正值泰国空军与这家瑞典航空航天制造商持续合作之际。

第 7 联队训练计划圆满结束，国王向苏提达王后授予鹰狮勋章金质臂章。

第七联队为女王的整个改装计划提供了专业训练设施，包括模拟器训练、监督飞行以及单座JAS 39C的准备工作。女王在完成所有必要的训练阶段后，于周四进行了41分钟的飞行。

随后，瑞典王室确认她已顺利完成预定飞行。国王在授予她瑞典航空荣誉称号前，全程观摩了起飞和降落过程。

鹰狮战斗机金质徽章与瑞典航空荣誉组织有关。据《航空时报》报道，苏提达王后在完成单飞后正式成为该组织的会员。

在7号空军基地举行的授勋仪式上，国王亲自将金线刺绣的勋章佩戴在王后的制服上。然而，公告并未说明这是泰国军方颁发的勋章，也没有宣布王后在泰国皇家空军中担任任何新的作战职务。

苏提达王后驾驶鹰狮战斗机进行了41分钟的单人飞行，标志着她为期四个月的战斗机飞行员专业训练圆满结束。

此次飞行使苏提达王后的航空记录中又添了一项：驾驶单座JAS 39C飞机。此前，她的飞行经历包括轻型飞机、军用教练机、波音客机以及在教练指导下乘坐JAS 39D飞机。

周四的飞行行动是在数月的训练之后进行的，其中包括45门理论课程和20次模拟飞行。此前，女王还在素叻他尼空军基地进行了两次长时间的强化训练。最终，女王独自完成了41分钟的飞行，安全返回7号机翼。

哇集拉隆功国王亲临现场观摩了整个过程，随后亲自敬献鲜花和鹰狮战斗机金质勋章。之后，这对皇室夫妇乘坐皇家专机返回曼谷。

泰国王室证实，苏提达王后已按照泰国皇家空军既定程序完成了她的首次单飞“鹰狮”战斗机任务。此前，她拥有超过16年的飞行经验，并接受了四个月的专业战斗机训练。

周日，苏提达王后向国王颁发了王后杯奖杯，国王则在一旁观看了比赛的最后阶段。

国王和王后结束对法国的国事访问返回泰国，此次访问的最后一站是位于图卢兹的空客总部。

在皇家巡访的繁忙一天中，国王和王后与西里万纳瓦瑞公主一同乘船游览巴黎塞纳河。

泰国国王和王后六十年来首次对法国进行国事访问，首站巴黎。

英国国王和王后将于6月28日至7月2日对法国进行国事访问。此次访问由马克龙总统邀请。

总理在巴黎爱丽舍宫访问期间向法国总统马克龙简要介绍了柬埔寨边境问题。

随着阿努廷抵达法国，加强与欧洲的关系、人工智能投资以及为泰国游客提供前往欧洲的便利将得到推动。

欧盟今年将公布一项协议，其中包括允许泰国护照持有者免签进入欧洲大陆。

总理和马克龙讨论了泰国公民免签进入欧盟申根区的问题。

中国的出口规则和欧盟的“绿色帝国主义”都阻碍了经济的出口。

欧盟与泰国的重要自由贸易协定，布鲁塞尔方面要求泰国放慢脚步，并提出严苛的要求。

泰国正与印度12个邦进行直接贸易谈判，这有望在2021年提振泰国的旅游业。

刚刚签署的全球最大自由贸易协定将极大地促进泰国经济和出口。

詹姆斯·莫里斯（James Morris）是一位常驻曼谷的国际作家，笔名，他为多家国际新闻媒体撰稿。自2015年泰国新闻网站Thai Examiner成立以来，他一直是该网站的副编辑。孙阮（Son Nguyen）是一位国际作家和新闻评论员，专长于泰国新闻和时事。他于2018年5月加入Thai Examiner新闻编辑部。

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