Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha passed away at the age of 47.
IThailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha passed away at the age of 47. Following a three-year coma induced by a heart condition in 2022, the royal palace confirmed her death Thursday evening, stating that her condition deteriorated due to an uncontrollable intra-abdominal infection and related organ complications.
Event & Medical Timeline
December 2022: The Princess suddenly collapsed and lost consciousness due to a heart condition while training dogs in the Pak Chong District. She was flown to King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital in Bangkok, where she remained in a coma, relying on life-support equipment for her lungs and kidneys.[1, 2]
April – May 2026: Doctors detected a severe abdominal infection and inflammation of the large intestine. This led to a cascade of complications, including an irregular heartbeat, low blood pressure, and abnormal blood coagulation. [1]
June 11, 2026: The Bureau of the Royal Household officially announced that she passed away Thursday evening after her condition severely worsened. [1, 2]
Public Impact and Royal Observances
Legacy: Known as "Princess Bha," the King's eldest daughter was highly respected for her work in justice reform and her Kamlangjai (Inspire) project, which improved conditions for incarcerated women in Thailand. [1, 2]
Funeral Arrangements: The palace has announced that she will lie in state at the Grand Palace in Bangkok, where traditional, highest-honor funeral services will be held.
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Announcement
Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati Krom Luang Rajasarinisiribajra Mahavajrarajadhita, has passed away
Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati Krom Luang Rajasarinisiribajra Mahavajrarajadhita, had been under medical care after losing consciousness due to a cardiac condition. Her Royal Highness had been receiving treatment at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, since 15 December 2022, as the Bureau of the Royal Household had announced periodically.
Since 21 May 2026, Her Royal Highness’s condition had deteriorated as a result of an infection in the abdominal cavity caused by inflammation of the intestine, namely the large intestine. Her Royal Highness also suffered from low blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat, and abnormal blood coagulation.
Although the medical team provided close treatment to the fullest extent of their capability, Her Royal Highness’s condition continued to worsen gradually. On Thursday, 11 June 2026, at 7.48pm, Her Royal Highness passed away peacefully at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, in the 47th year of Her Royal Highness’s age.
His Majesty the King has graciously commanded the Bureau of the Royal Household to arrange the royal funeral rites and accord Her Royal Highness the highest honours in accordance with royal tradition. Her Royal Highness’s body will be enshrined at Piman Rattaya Throne Hall within the Grand Palace.
Bureau of the Royal Household
12 June 2026
