Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha Dies After Prolonged Coma

Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, the eldest daughter of King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand, died on 12 June 2026 at the age of 47 after nearly four years in a coma. She had been under treatment at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital in Bangkok since 15 December 2022.

Thai Royal Family

The Thai monarchy is the constitutional monarchy of Thailand, and the reigning monarch in 2026 is King Maha Vajiralongkorn. Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol was a member of the Chakri dynasty and held the title of princess in the Thai royal family.

Medical Condition and Hospitalisation

Princess Bajrakitiyabha collapsed in December 2022 while training her dogs in northeastern Thailand. Doctors treated her for a heart condition and infections, and her condition worsened in May 2026 because of multiple infections affecting several organs.

Public Roles and International Work

Before her illness, Princess Bajrakitiyabha served as Thailand’s ambassador to Austria and as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. She was also associated with campaigns on women’s rights in prisons.

Important Facts for Exams

• Thailand is a constitutional monarchy in Southeast Asia.
• King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital is located in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand.
• The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime is a UN agency based in Vienna, Austria.
• The Chakri dynasty has ruled Thailand since 1782.

Royal Titles in Thailand

The title “Princess” is used for female members of the Thai royal family. Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol was the eldest child of King Maha Vajiralongkorn.