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Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Dies at 47, Leaving Succession Questions Open
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First reported by Ynet · Jun 12, 2026
What happened
Thailand’s royal palace says Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the king’s eldest daughter, has died at 47 after a long coma. Her death at Chulalongkorn Hospital revives uncertainty over the Thai succession, which King Maha Vajiralongkorn has not publicly settled.
- 01Princess Bajrakitiyabha died at 47 after being in a coma since December 2022.
- 02She collapsed while exercising with her dogs about three and a half years ago.
- 03Doctors cited a severe heart rhythm disorder caused by a bacterial infection.
- 04She was a Cornell-trained lawyer, diplomat, UN goodwill ambassador, and Thai general.
- 05Her death leaves Thailand’s royal succession unresolved, with no named heir.
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Kan NewsCenter · HebrewJun 12, 2026
Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Dies at 47, Leaving Succession Questions Open
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 12, 2026
Thailand Prepares Royal Mourning Period After Death of Princess Bajrakitiyabha
N12Center · HebrewJun 12, 2026
Thai Princess Dies After More Than Three Years in Coma, National Mourning Expected
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