Thailand princess Bajrakitiyabha dies at 47
Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol has passed away at the age of 47 after being in a coma for three years. The nation is mourning the loss of the princess, who was widely respected for her work in justice reform and rehabilitation for incarcerated women.
Why it matters
The death of a high-ranking royal figure in Thailand carries significant weight for the country's social and political stability, given the monarchy's central role in Thai society.
Thailand’s princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, a lawyer and the eldest of King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s children, has died at 47, the Bureau of the Royal Household said.
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