Coverage dated June 11, 2026

Princess Bajrakitiyabha, second in line to Thai throne, dies aged 47

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Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the eldest child of King Vajiralongkorn, died after three years in a coma caused by a severe heart condition.

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  1. NBC News

    Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha, who was known for her legal work, dies at 47 (opens NBC News)

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    Bajrakitiyabha was active in justice reform efforts and best known for her Kamlangjai, or “Inspire,” project to help rehabilitate incarcerated Thai women ahead of their release.

  2. The Guardian

    Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies aged 47 after years in a coma (opens The Guardian)

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    Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol’s health had worsened since she was hospitalised in December 2022 with heart problems that left her gravely ill

  3. Al Jazeera

    Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies at 47 after three years in coma (opens Al Jazeera)

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    The princess, who was known for her legal work, died in a Bangkok hospital after years of illness.

  4. New York Post

    Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dead at 47 after nearly 4 years in coma, palace says (opens New York Post)

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    Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati, the eldest child of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn, has died at 47, the royal palace said on Friday.

  5. UPI

    Princess Bajrakitiyabha, second in line to Thai throne, dies aged 47 (opens UPI)

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    Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the eldest child of King Vajiralongkorn, died after three years in a coma caused by a severe heart condition.

  6. Deutsche Welle

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