- Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, the eldest child of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, has died at the age of 47 after spending more than three years in a coma.
- Known as Princess Bha, she was a lawyer by training and dedicated her efforts to justice reform, notably through her 'Inspire' project, which aided incarcerated Thai women.
- She was hospitalised in late 2022 after falling unconscious during dog training, with the palace attributing her condition to a mycoplasma infection linked to pneumonia.
- Her health steadily deteriorated over the three-year period, with reports in May indicating multiple organ infections, kidney and breathing support, and an unstable heart rate.
- Her extensive public service had led to speculation about a significant role in future royal succession, and her passing is considered a loss of a widely adored public figure in Thailand.
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