Key Points
Princess Bajrakitiyabha died June 11 after three years in coma.
She suffered cardiac collapse during dog training in December 2022.
Thousands gathered at Grand Palace on June 13 to pay respects.
King Rama X lost both his mother and eldest daughter within eight months.
Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, the eldest daughter of Thai King Rama X, died on Thursday, June 11 at Chulalongkorn Hospital in Bangkok after spending three years and six months in a coma. She was 47 years old. The princess suffered a cardiac collapse in December 2022 while attending a dog training session north of Bangkok. Her death comes months after King Rama X lost his mother, former Queen Sirikit, in October 2025 at age 93.
How the Princess Fell Into a Coma
Princess Bajrakitiyabha collapsed on December 13, 2022, during a dog training session with military canines in Nakhon Ratchasima, north of Bangkok. She was rushed to Chulalongkorn Hospital and placed in an artificial coma. Doctors discovered she had developed a severe blood infection. Her vital organs were kept functioning by machines for the next 3.5 years.
Limited Official Updates Sparked Speculation
The royal palace released few updates about the princess’s condition during her coma. This lack of communication led some Thais to believe she had already died but the family had not made an official announcement. The palace finally confirmed her death on June 12, 2026.
Thousands Pay Respects at Grand Palace
On Saturday, June 13, thousands of Thais dressed in black gathered at the Grand Palace in central Bangkok to pay their respects. A solemn procession carried her remains through 10 kilometers of Bangkok streets. Mourners participated in a Buddhist water purification ceremony at the palace. King Rama X and Queen Suthida led the funeral cortege.
A Career in Law and Diplomacy
Princess Bajrakitiyabha, nicknamed “Princess Bha” by the Thai people, was a trained prosecutor and diplomat. She was the first of seven children born to King Rama X from four different marriages. Her death removes a potential heir to the Thai throne, though succession rules favor male heirs. The princess was known for her professional accomplishments before her collapse.
Final Thoughts
Princess Bajrakitiyabha’s death ends a prolonged period of uncertainty for the Thai royal family. King Rama X now faces the loss of both his mother and eldest daughter within eight months, a significant personal and national moment for Thailand.
FAQs
She suffered cardiac collapse in December 2022 during dog training north of Bangkok. A severe blood infection developed, leading to artificial coma placement.
Princess Bajrakitiyabha remained in a coma for three years and six months, from December 2022 until her death on June 11, 2026.
She was King Rama X’s eldest daughter and first of his seven children. She was a trained prosecutor and diplomat with significant royal responsibilities.
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