Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Dies at 47 After Years in Coma

Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Dies at 47 After Years in Coma

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CNN reported that the royal palace said Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, the king's eldest daughter, died in Bangkok after a prolonged illness. The palace added that she had been in a coma for four years due to multiple health complications. The Guardian later noted that the coma resulted from heart complications and subsequent infections.

The New York Times subsequently reported that the coma lasted three years. Reports differed on the exact duration of the coma, but all confirmed her death.

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June 12, 2026
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Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha, eldest child of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, dies at 47
Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha, eldest child of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, dies at 47

AP News • 12 Jun 04:55

Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, a lawyer and senior royal who was active in justice reform, died on Thursday at a Bangkok hospital after a prolonged illness.

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Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha, Heir Apparent, Dies at 47
Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha, Heir Apparent, Dies at 47

The New York Times • 12 Jun 02:36

Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati, the king's eldest child and a possible successor, died at 47 after a three-year coma.

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Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies at 47 after prolonged coma
Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies at 47 after prolonged coma

The Guardian • 12 Jun 01:04

Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, the eldest child of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, passed away at age 47 following four years in a coma caused by heart complications and subsequent infections.

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Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Dies at 47 After Prolonged Coma
Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Dies at 47 After Prolonged Coma

CNN • 12 Jun 00:55

Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the eldest daughter of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, died at age 47 following a four-year coma caused by multiple health complications, the royal palace said.

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