Japan's monarch welcomes Thai queen Suthida for tea during Tokyo visit

VNExpress - Oct 21, 2026

Japan's emperor and empress hosted Thailand's Queen Suthida for tea at the Tokyo Imperial Palace on Tuesday, reaffirming longstanding bonds between the two royal houses.

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