Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies after more than three years in coma
The 47-year-old collapsed in December 2022 while exercising her dogs.
Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha has died after spending more than three years in a coma, the royal palace has announced.
The 47-year-old — who was the eldest child of King Vajiralongkorn’s seven children — collapsed in December 2022 while exercising her dogs.
She was airlifted by helicopter to Bangkok for treatment, with doctors blaming an irregular heartbeat caused by an infection in her heart.
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On Thursday evening, the accomplished royal family member passed away after her condition worsened, the palace said.
“The medical team provided the closest and most intensive care possible, but her condition continued to decline progressively,” the palace said in a statement.
It’s understood at the time of her death she was suffering from abdominal infection, blood clotting disorders, and low blood pressure.
Princess Bajrakitiyabha — who was known for her legal work — was Thailand’s ambassador to Austria, Slovenia and Slovakia from 2012 to 2014.
She founded a charity which advocated for the rights of female inmates. In 2021, she became the chief of staff in the Royal Security Command which gave her the rank of general.
Originally published on PerthNow
