Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies aged 47 after years in a coma
Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol’s health had worsened since she was hospitalised in December 2022 with heart problems that left her gravely ill
TL;DR
- Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, eldest child of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, has died at 47.
- She had been in a coma since December 2022 after suffering heart problems while training her dogs.
- Her health had recently worsened due to multiple infections and organ failure.
- The Princess held degrees from Cornell University and served as an ambassador and in various legal and royal roles.
- Her death brings attention to the sensitive issue of royal succession in Thailand, where public discussion of the monarchy is restricted.
- Bajrakitiyabha was considered a potential heir, though this was never officially addressed.
- She was one of three of the King's children holding a royal title.