Bangkok (Thailand), 12 June (LaPresse/AP) – Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, the eldest daughter of King Maha Vajiralongkorn and a prominent figure in the royal family, has died at the age of 47. The announcement was made by the Bureau of the Royal Household, which stated that the princess passed away on Thursday evening in a Bangkok hospital, where she had been receiving treatment since 2022 after falling into a coma due to a serious infection. A lawyer by training and committed to judicial reform, Bajrakitiyabha was best known for her projects supporting female prisoners and for her role in United Nations initiatives against violence against women. Her efforts contributed to the adoption of the ‘Bangkok Rules’, UN standards for the treatment of female prisoners. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul described her death as “an immense loss for the entire nation”, remembering her as “a source of pride for Thailand” and a symbol of justice, equality and civic engagement.
Thailand: Princess Bajrakitiyabha has died aged 47
Bangkok (Thailand), 12 June (LaPresse/AP) – Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, the eldest daughter of King Maha Vajiralongkorn and a prominent figure in the royal family, has died at the age of 47. The announcement was made by the Bureau of the Royal Household, which stated that the princess passed away on Thursday evening in a Bangkok hospital, where she had been receiving treatment since 2022 after falling into a coma due to a serious infection. A lawyer by training and committed to judicial reform, Bajrakitiyabha was best known for her projects supporting female prisoners and for her role in United Nations initiatives against violence against women. Her efforts contributed to the adoption of the ‘Bangkok Rules’, UN standards for the treatment of female prisoners. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul described her death as “an immense loss for the entire nation”, remembering her as “a source of pride for Thailand” and a symbol of justice, equality and civic engagement.
