Thai king's eldest daughter dies, aged 47, after long illness, Royal Palace says
Princess Bajrakitiyabha of Thailand has passed away at age 47 after spending nearly four years in a coma following a heart condition. Known for her advocacy for female prisoners and her diplomatic career, she was considered a potential heir to the Thai throne.
Why it matters
As a high-ranking member of the Thai royal family and a prominent public figure, her death is a significant event in Thai national life and royal succession.
BANGKOK, June 12 (Reuters) - Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati, the eldest child of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn, has died at 47, the royal palace said on Friday, after multiple health problems and nearly four years in a coma.
The article provides a straightforward biographical account of the Princess's life and the circumstances of her death based on official palace statements.
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