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Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol has died at age 47 after nearly four years in a coma.
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Who
Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, King Maha Vajiralongkorn
What
Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol has died at age 47 after nearly four years in a coma.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:04:00 GMT · 4h 43m ago
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Why
She became gravely ill in December 2022 due to heart problems, which later worsened with multiple infections.
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How this affects you
The death of Princess Bajrakitiyabha, considered a potential heir, raises questions about succession in Thailand, a sensitive issue due to strict lese majesty laws. This may lead to political uncertainty.
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- Currently Reading4h 43m agoThailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol has died at age 47 after nearly four years in a coma.
- U.S. Domestic4h 43m agoThe eldest child of Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn has died aged 47 after nearly four years in a coma.Open article
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