Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies after more than three years in coma, palace officials say
Summary
Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the eldest daughter of King Vajiralongkorn, has died after being in a coma for more than three years following a heart condition. She was known for her legal work, diplomatic career, and efforts to reform Thailand’s criminal justice system.Key Facts
- Princess Bajrakitiyabha collapsed in December 2022 due to a severe irregular heartbeat caused by a heart infection.
- She died at 19:48 local time on the day before the announcement, in Chulalongkorn Hospital, Bangkok.
- She was born on December 7, 1978, and was King Vajiralongkorn's oldest child from his first wife.
- She studied law and earned two advanced degrees from Cornell University in the United States.
- She worked at the Thai mission to the United Nations and later in Thailand’s Attorney-General’s office.
- Between 2012 and 2014, she served as Thailand’s ambassador to Austria and worked with the UN Office on Drugs and Crime.
- She focused on penal reform, especially improving conditions for women in prison in Thailand.
- Her death raises questions about Thailand’s royal succession, as the King has not named an heir, and she was considered a leading candidate.
- Thai law restricts public discussion of royal succession due to strict lese majeste rules.
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