Thailand princess dies at 47 following years-long coma, Royal Palace says
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Key Points:
- Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati, eldest child of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, died at 47 after nearly four years in a coma due to multiple health issues.
- She was hospitalized in December 2022 following a heart-related loss of consciousness and later succumbed to complications including an intra-abdominal infection, colitis, and blood disorders.
- Known for her public service, the princess was a lawyer, diplomat, and advocate for female prisoners' rights, holding a doctorate from Cornell University and serving as ambassador to several European countries.
- Bajrakitiyabha held the rank of general in the Royal Security Command and was one of the king’s three children eligible for the throne under Thailand’s constitution.
- The royal palace announced plans for funeral rites, and the government is expected to declare a national mourning period.