Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha Dies at 47 After Prolonged Illness

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Source: The Guardian
Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha Dies at 47 After Prolonged Illness
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Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the eldest daughter of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, died at age 47 after nearly four years in a coma following heart problems in December 2022. Her death raises questions about succession within Thailand’s monarchy, which is tightly controlled by lese-majeste laws that limit public discussion.

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