Death of Princess Bha, claimant to the Thai throne, after a 3-year coma

Author: Cédric AmoussouPublished on: June 12, 2026Country: Thailand

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Death of Princess Bha, claimant to the Thai throne, after a 3-year coma

Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati, eldest daughter of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, died at age 47 on June 11, 2026, after a cardiac episode in 2022. Hospitalized since December 2022 after collapsing during a dog training session, she suffered from multiple infections and heart issues. A lawyer educated at Cornell University, she worked at the Thai Attorney General's office. The royal palace will announce funeral details in the coming days.

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