Queen Mother Sirikit of Thailand dies at age 93
Queen Mother Sirikit, mother of Thailand's reigning king, died at 93.
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Princess Bajrakitiyabha Death
Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, eldest child of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn and a prominent criminal justice reformer, died at age 47 on June 12, 2025, after nearly three years in a coma following a mycoplasma infection in December 2022.
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Thai royal palace announces state funeral for Princess Bajrakitiyabha
The Thai Royal Palace announced that Princess Bajrakitiyabha's remains will be displayed in a chapel at the Grand Palace in Bangkok, and her funeral will be held with the highest honors according to royal tradition.
Princess Bajrakitiyabha, eldest daughter of Thai King Rama X, dies at age 47
Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, the eldest daughter of King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand, died at age 47 on Thursday evening. She had been hospitalized since December 2022 after collapsing during a military dog training session due to cardiac insufficiency and subsequent infections. Her condition had continued to deteriorate due to an intestinal infection, and she had been in a coma at the hospital for over three years. She was dependent on medical equipment to support her lung and kidney functions.
Queen Mother Sirikit of Thailand dies at age 93
Queen Mother Sirikit, an influential figure in Thai monarchy, died at age 93. Her death occurred several months before that of Princess Bajrakitiyabha.
Princess Bajrakitiyabha appointed UN goodwill ambassador for rule of law
In 2017, Princess Bajrakitiyabha was appointed as a goodwill ambassador for the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, focusing on rule of law in Southeast Asia and women's rights in the criminal justice system.
Princess Bajrakitiyabha was one of three titled heirs to Thai throne
Princess Bajrakitiyabha was one of only three of King Vajiralongkorn's seven children to hold a formal royal title and be eligible to take the throne. The other two titled heirs are Princess Sirivannavari (age 38) and Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti (age 20), with Dipangkorn being the presumptive heir due to male precedence in Thailand's line of succession.
Princess Bajrakitiyabha hospitalized in coma for nearly three years
Princess Bajrakitiyabha remained hospitalized for approximately three years after falling unconscious in December 2022. Her condition deteriorated due to multiple complications including abdominal infections, colitis, low blood pressure, arrhythmias, and blood clotting disorders that could not be stabilized despite intensive medical treatment.
Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies at age 47
Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, the eldest child of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, died Thursday evening at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital in Bangkok at age 47. She had been hospitalized since December 2022 after falling unconscious due to a mycoplasma infection while training dogs for an army exhibition.
Princess Bajrakitiyabha's prison reform work influenced UN policy on female inmates
Princess Bajrakitiyabha's advocacy for female prisoners and her Kamlangjai ('Inspire') project to rehabilitate incarcerated women led to the UN General Assembly adopting the 'Bangkok Rules' on care and conditions for female prisoners, establishing global standards for women's treatment in the criminal justice system.
Princess Bajrakitiyabha served in Thai Royal Security Command
In 2021, Princess Bajrakitiyabha transferred to the Thai army where she was bestowed the rank of general and served as chief of staff in the Royal Security Command.
Princess Bajrakitiyabha served as Thai ambassador to Austria
Princess Bajrakitiyabha served as Thailand's ambassador to Austria, Slovenia, and Slovakia from 2012 to 2014, as part of a diplomatic career that included work at the Thai Mission to the United Nations in New York City.
Princess Bajrakitiyabha earned doctorate in law from Cornell University
Princess Bajrakitiyabha studied law at Thammasat University in Thailand before attending Cornell University in New York, where she earned a master's degree in law in 2002 and a doctorate in 2005 with a dissertation on protection of the rights of the accused. Scholarships to Cornell Law School were later established in her name.
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Thai Royal Palace Announces State Funeral Arrangements for Princess
Thai royal palace announces state funeral for Princess Bajrakitiyabha, a titled heir and criminal justice reform leader.
Princess Bajrakitiyabha's Legal Legacy Shaped Prison and Rule of Law Reform
Princess Bajrakitiyabha's legal expertise and UN platform advanced criminal justice reform globally, particularly regarding female prison inmates.
Thai Princess, Titled Heir to Throne, Dies at 47
Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha, a titled heir, dies at 47 after years in coma.