Princess Bajrakitiyabha of Thailand Passes Away at 47 After Coma

WHO:

ABC News World - Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol was known for her legal work.

ABC News World - Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, the eldest daughter of King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand.

WHAT:

[02:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul described the princess as "a pride of Thailand," stating that "her commitment to building a society of kindness, justice, and equality, will forever remain as a moral legacy for the nation, a guiding light for generations of Thais."

[02:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - A small group of mourners gathered in an atrium at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, holding framed or laminated photos of the princess throughout the years.

[02:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - Pattamaporn Kaewkityakorn expressed her sorrow, stating, "I know she was sick, but I wished there were a miracle," after spending the night at the hospital unaware of the announcement of her passing.

Yahoo News Canada - The palace stated that the medical team provided the closest and most intensive care possible, but her condition continued to decline progressively.

Yahoo News Canada - Princess Bajrakitiyabha passed away at 19:48 local time (12:48 GMT) the previous day in Chulalongkorn Hospital.

BBC - In 2021, her father made her a chief of staff in his private bodyguard, giving her the rank of general.

[02:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - Princess Bajrakitiyabha died Thursday evening at a Bangkok hospital where she had been cared for since falling unconscious due to illness three years ago.

[02:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated, "This loss is not merely bad news announced to the people, but an immeasurable grief in the hearts of the entire nation."

[02:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - The princess will lie in state at the Grand Palace in Bangkok, and her funeral will be held "with the highest honors according to royal tradition."

[02:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - The Bureau of the Royal Household reported that her condition had deteriorated, with medical devices and medications supporting her lung and kidney functions.

[02:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - Bajrakitiyabha was hospitalized in December 2022 after falling unconscious while training dogs for an army exhibition due to a mycoplasma infection.

[02:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - Bajrakitiyabha was known for her Kamlangjai, or "Inspire" project to help rehabilitate incarcerated Thai women ahead of their release.

CNN - Princess Bajrakitiyabha died at the age of 47 after nearly four years in a coma, as confirmed by the royal palace.

WHERE:

BBC - The royal palace in Thailand announced the death of Princess Bajrakitiyabha.

WHEN:

CNN - The princess died after being in a coma for nearly four years.

WHY:

Yahoo News Canada - Doctors attributed her collapse to a severely irregular heartbeat caused by a mycoplasma infection in her heart.

BBC - The King has five sons, but four by his second marriage were disowned in 1996 and have lived since then with their mother in the US. His fifth son, Dipangkorn, by his third wife, is the presumed heir, although questions have been raised about his ability to perform the role of monarch.

No specific reasons for the coma or death were provided in the articles.

HOW:

[02:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - Bajrakitiyabha was involved in projects to enhance the living conditions of women prisoners and promote efforts to stem violence against women as an honorary U.N. goodwill ambassador for women.

[02:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - Her efforts led to the U.N. General Assembly adopting the "Bangkok Rules" on care and conditions for female prisoners.

[02:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - Bajrakitiyabha earned a master's degree in law in 2002 and a doctorate in 2005 from Cornell University, focusing on the protection of the rights of the accused.

[02:24 AM EDT] - CBS News - She was appointed as Thailand's ambassador to Austria from 2012 to 2014 before returning to focus on criminal justice issues.

No specific methods or processes related to her medical condition or care were detailed in the articles.

(UPDATED June 12, 2026 17:49 UTC)

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has honored the late princess, calling her "a pride of Thailand" and highlighting her commitment to kindness, justice, and equality as a lasting moral legacy for the nation. Mourners gathered at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, holding cherished photos of the princess, while one individual expressed deep sorrow, wishing for a miracle after spending the night there unaware of her passing. The princess, who served as an honorary U.N. goodwill ambassador for women, made significant contributions to improving the lives of women prisoners, leading to the adoption of the "Bangkok Rules" by the U.N. General Assembly.

(UPDATED June 12, 2026 12:07 UTC)

Princess Bajrakitiyabha has passed away at Chulalongkorn Hospital, with her condition declining despite the closest and most intensive care from her medical team. Doctors have attributed her collapse to a severely irregular heartbeat caused by a mycoplasma infection in her heart. In 2021, her father appointed her as chief of staff in his private bodyguard, granting her the rank of general.

(UPDATED June 12, 2026 08:23 UTC)

Princess Bajrakitiyabha has passed away at a Bangkok hospital, where she had been receiving care since falling unconscious due to illness three years ago. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul expressed the nation's profound sorrow, stating that this loss brings immeasurable grief to the hearts of the people. The princess will lie in state at the Grand Palace, and her funeral will be conducted with the highest honors according to royal tradition.

(UPDATED June 12, 2026 06:31 UTC)

Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol was recognized for her significant contributions to legal work. The King has five sons, but four from his second marriage were disowned in 1996 and have been living with their mother in the US since then. His fifth son, Dipangkorn, from his third wife, is viewed as the presumed heir, although there are concerns about his capability to fulfill the responsibilities of a monarch.

(UPDATED June 12, 2026 04:23 UTC)

Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, the eldest daughter of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, has died at the age of 47 after nearly four years in a coma, as confirmed by the royal palace. The announcement of her passing was made by the royal palace in Thailand, although no specific reasons for her coma or death were provided. Details regarding her medical condition or care have not been disclosed in the reports.